Jim Kaju Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship

Greetings,  For those that don't know already, my older brother Jim passed away suddenly last Christmas Eve of a heart attack.  While my family and friends still grieve his passing; we are blessed that there will be a new law enforcement scholarship created in my brother Jim's name. The goal is to raise $6,000 dollars from this site. The Wallin Education Partners will match this amount for a total of $12,000 dollars.  The funds will provide a 2 year law enforcement scholarship to a student seeking a career in law enforcement.  Jim and I both knew the late Win Wallin . Win was a truly gentle, kind person who valued education as a key to success in life. The legacy foundation he started in Minneapolis is truly special.  I am truly honored to be partnered with this organization in a memorial for Jim. My brother Jim was most proud of his service as a Minneapolis Police Officer. I can think of no better way to continue to honor his memory than to provide support for a young person seeking to join the ranks of law enforcement.  Once fully funded , at a future date... we hope to host a event for the student awarded.

Sincerely, Joe Kaju

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More information about Wallin Education Partners: The mission of Wallin Education Partners is to enable college and career success for high-potential Minnesota students with financial need through scholarships, comprehensive advising support, and data-informed collaboration with our educational, business, and philanthropic partners. Our vision is to create a diverse, ever expanding community of scholars and educated citizens with the skills, leadership, and dedication needed to build a stronger tomorrow. Our work is informed by the recognition of demographic changes in our society, the need for equity, and considerations of our future workforce.