Founded in 1944, the Barberton Area Jaycees is a nonprofit organization of young active citizens age 21 to 40 who are engaged and committed to creating impact in their communities. That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations. That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise,
That government should be of laws rather than of men,
That Earth's greatest
treasure lies in human personality. And that service to humanity is the best work of life! About The US. Junior Chamber (Jaycees)
Henry “Hy” Giessenbier visualized an organization that would allow young men to develop their business skills and reputations in the community. In his era, most young men were out of school and working by the age of 15. Their first jobs were most likely the jobs they held throughout their lives. With luck and hard work, some might reach executive positions by their forties. Giessenbier felt that young men were not receiving the opportunities necessary to develop their skills at a younger age, thus depriving our nation of an important resource and so he formed the founding ideals of the U.S. Junior Chamber. We here at the Barberton Area Jaycees carry on Hy's vision to this day! Not only do we provide young people a unique opportunity to achieve a public presence in the community while learning valuable skills they can take use to advance their careers, they also get to work along side like minded people while making positive changes in the lives of others. Be it through one of our programs, (like our Back to School Program, Thanksgiving Basket Program, or Project Santa) or participating in our general meetings, each and every one of our members can and do make a difference! Take pride in the Barberton area, and be a part of rebuilding our community! Join today!
