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At the Darcus Foundation, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to thrive. We’ll provide essential support, resources, and hope to those in need, helping them overcome challenges and create a brighter future.

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John and Sarah Darcus

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John and Sarah Darcus did not have an opportunity for higher education but gained knowledge through reading, hard work, association, and experience. They believed in education and encouraged all who would listen to attain higher education. John and Sarah helped family and friends with tuition, funds to purchase textbooks, fed and brought clothes for students, and other items needed. They both were steadfast in their belief in becoming the best they can through education and sharing what they learned. The Second Chance Scholarship to be awarded through the Foundation will be consistent with the Foundation’s mission, goals, and values, granted through an application process annually and according to funding availability.

John and Sarah Darcus

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John and Sarah Darcus did not have an opportunity for higher education but gained knowledge through reading, hard work, association, and experience. They believed in education and encouraged all who would listen to attain higher education. John and Sarah helped family and friends with tuition, funds to purchase textbooks, fed and brought clothes for students, and other items needed. They both were steadfast in their belief in becoming the best they can through education and sharing what they learned. The Second Chance Scholarship to be awarded through the Foundation will be consistent with the Foundation’s mission, goals, and values, granted through an application process annually and according to funding availability.

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WHAT WE DO

Empowering Lives with Second Chances

Honoring the Legacy of John and Sarah Darcus

At the John T and Sarah Bolden Darcus Foundation, we are dedicated to continuing the legacy of hope, education, and empowerment. Through our Second Chance Scholarship Program. The Foundation will offer financial support, grants, and opportunities to those in need, helping individuals overcome barriers and build brighter futures. Our mission is to invest in people, one individual at a time, offering a second chance to achieve their full potential.

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Make a Difference – Support Second Chances – Your support empowers lives and builds brighter futures

Partner with the Darcus Foundation in providing scholarships and grants to by making investments in people to provide pathways for advancement through empowering lives and building brighter futures.

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How it works

01 – Personal Profile

Start by creating your personal profile with basic information. This helps the Foundation to understand your needs and how we can best support you on your journey toward a brighter future.

02 - Add Your Information

Apply for the Second Chance Scholarship or Grant by providing details about your educational goals and aspirations.

03 - You're Ready

Once approved, you’ll be contacted by the Foundation to receive a scholarship, grant, or stipend and resources to pursue your education, training, or personal growth. We’ll be with you every step of the way to ensure your success.

04 - 100% Goes to The Awardee

Transparency is central to everything we do. We believe in full accountability, offering complete access to the details of our programs and award results. By sharing this information, we ensure that every dollar is accounted for.

Our Programs

Sustainable actions, Hopeful reactions

Discover how we’re making a difference through award programs designed to address needs for those who qualify. All grantees and grantors must support an environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religious belief, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We Approve Every Award

The Foundation will provide scholarships through an application process to assist applicants with some fees for higher education At the Darcus Foundation, we believe in accountability.
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We’re an Open Book

Transparency is at the heart of everything we do. We’ll share detailed information about our programs, funding, and their impact, so you can see exactly how your contributions are making a difference in the lives of the awardees.
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100% Goes to The Awardee

Transparency is central to everything we do. We believe in full accountability, offering complete access to the details of our programs and results. By sharing this information, we ensure your support made a difference
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Address

John T. and Sarah Bolden Darcus Foundation PO Box 871 Barrackville, WV 26559-0871

Phone

+17044584889

Email

Info@JohnandSarahDarcusFoundation.org

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John married Sarah M. Bolden on October 9, 1934, and they were married for 57 years and had five children and raised two of their nieces as their own, and often extended family found their way into the Darcus household. John and Sarah loved their church where their faith was very central in their lives. John was a coal miner and enjoyed the outdoors, farming, hunting, and fishing and Sarah worked, raised their household, oversaw the kitchen at their church, and helped with their farm. Sarah Bolden Darcus was the daughter of Alfonzo and Ellen Mosley Bolden,and was deeply influenced by her parent’s strong family bond and the importance of community was etched in her at an early age led Sarah to have an open heart and open door at the Darcus home.

 

John supported his family as a coal miner and was selected by John L. Lewis, an American leader of organized labor and served as president of the United Mine Workers of America (U.M.W.A.). John L. Lewis was a driving force behind the founding of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) and took the union into the American Federation of Labor (AFL). As president of the U.M.W.A., John L. Lewis asked John Darcus, a man respected by coal miners, its leaders, and appointed him to the Weights and Scales Committee responsible for having accurate scales to weigh mined coal products so workers could be paid fairly. John Darcus also fought to sustain the unions collective bargaining rights, health and retirement benefits and the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act, which provided compensation for miners suffering from Black Lung Disease. While working with U.M.W.A., District 31, Local 1949, John Darcus was a board member for 11 years before becoming Vice President of District 31, but resigned to become Secretary-Treasurer, which he held that position until his retirement on June 20, 1989, after 58 years of service to the union and coal miners.

At the Darcus Foundation, we believe in accountability. Every program we undertake is carefully evaluated to ensure it delivers real, measurable results. We are committed to making sure your support directly impacts those in need.

The Foundation will offer stipends for non-traditional education and trade schools.  Our goal is to encourage and provide financial support to avenues in sustaining home-grown capacity in building partnerships with participants

The Foundation will be ever mindful in being informed, engaged, and connected to the community, and 100% of your contributions will sustain a momentous part to uphold the legacy of John and Sarah Darcus by “providing a second chance for those needing a second chance”.