Empowering today’s healthcare visionaries to push the medical boundaries of tomorrow.

The Jesse Family Foundation keeps the spirit and vision of Dr. Robert “Bob” Jesse alive through strategically selected microgrants that fund forward-thinking projects at the intersection of science, technology, healthcare, and veterans’ wellbeing.

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We look for award recipients who embrace the ideals of Dr. Bob:

Dream big. Be creative. Identify a problem that needs fixing and offer a solution that inspires hope. Be purposeful and embrace the spirit of invention.

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We’re stronger when we work together. If our mission and values align with yours, let’s talk. We’re looking to partner with other groups and individuals who embody the ideals of Dr. Bob and want to help others meet their goals.

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That’s a Wrap, 2019!

The beginning of December marked the end of the year and the start of the giving season. It also brought about Giving Tuesday and the culmination of the Jesse Family Foundation’s fall fund drive. We’re eager to announce the success of this recent campaign, which we couldn’t have done without the wide-ranging help from friends and supporters of the JFF.

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Inaugural Robert L. Jesse Award for Excellence in Innovation Given by VA Secretary

On October 23, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) presented the inaugural Robert L. Jesse Award for Excellence in Innovation during the VA’s State of Innovation conference, the Innovation Experience, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

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