OUR MISSION

Our mission is to equip young people with the necessary tools to become the best version of themselves. We aim to raise and donate over $1,000,000 annually to support educational initiatives in Ghana and under-resourced communities across the United States.

How It Started

WMF’s founder, Justin Jones-Fosu, established the foundation in 2023 following several visits to the Ghanaian village where his father was born. The educational and living standard differences between the country’s capital, Accra, and Kumasi were notable, but Justin was also impacted by the warm and positive nature of the village’s residents.

Our Impact

Over 160 Ghanian Construction jobs created

Over 1,000 children and 400 households served in 2025

$30k raised for school tech lab in 2025

Why Get Involved

Our work in Ghana, and the hundreds of volunteers and donors that support us, is creating a replicable model for other communities, regardless of the country. We understand that the problems facing large cities and urban areas are very different than those of rural areas. The children in these villages typically count on a familial support system, even if one or more family members have had to leave the village. What they lack are the practical things - access to fresh water, educational resources, financial services, and adequate medical care, among others - that WMF and its volunteers and donors can help to provide.

What We're Looking Forward to

Construction of a 12 Classroom Elementary School

The next two years (2026 and 2027) will be the most transformative for Akyeremade rural village children. We are in the initial stages of planning the construction of a new elementary school. The village’s elementary school-age children are growing by the year, and their current school is overcrowded and insufficient to accommodate the demand. Moreover, some of the costs associated with attending the school, despite being public, are out of reach for most households.

The 12-classroom elementary school is expected to serve between 200 and 300 students and we will begin construction in 2026. The full cost is expected to be roughly $500,000, and one of the principal initiatives we will hold to not only help to raise funds for the school but also raise awareness for the foundation’s work and important connection to West Africa is the “Trek for Education.”

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DISCLOSURE

Work Meaningful Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, NC.

Work Meaningful Foundation is a registered charity in the State of North Carolina soliciting donations to fund supporting education. Current financial statements, tax-deductible limits, and contact information are available upon request.3 Column

Financial information about Work Meaningful Foundation and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State.