Who Are We? Bes & Beset – Leland Jackson Foundation (BBLJ) is launching a pilot program to support African American children with learning disabilities—beginning with a mobile learning center that brings education directly to them.

This initiative is a response to ongoing shifts in education reform—particularly the reduction of support for children with learning disabilities within Chicago Public Schools. These changes have disproportionately impacted Black youth, especially those navigating the DCFS system. Our work emerges from this reality, shaped by care, urgency, and a commitment to restore what’s long overdue.

To help bring this vision to life, we’re hosting an online auction of household items.

Her Wins, Our Future: Household Items Collection Each item in this collection was won by the founder’s mother through various game contests. Rather than keeping them, she chose to donate them to the nonprofit auction—turning her wins into a gift for the community. Every item is brand-new, never used, and offered in the spirit of generosity to help us raise funds for displaced African American youth.

Her gesture reminds us that even everyday items can carry legacy, care, and transformation. We’re also grateful for two generous contributions from vendors who believe in this mission.

Your Support Will Help Us:

Provide learning materials and supplies
Offer training and support for educators and social workers
Reach children who’ve been underserved by traditional systems
Build a foundation for future programs that center care, culture, and community

Every item donated, every dollar raised, helps us move forward. Whether you bid, share, or simply spread the word, you’re helping us create something powerful for children who deserve more.

Participation & Fulfillment Notes Whether you're bidding from right here in Chicago or cheering us on from afar, you're part of this moment.

Local winners will receive their items directly from the President of the BBLJ Foundation—a personal handoff, offered with care.
Out-of-state winners will have their items shipped to them, with all shipping costs covered by the organization.

We’re grateful for every hand that reaches in support. Your presence here means more than you know. Thank you for being a part of this journey.

From Her Hands to Our Mission: Support BBLJ’s Mobile Learning Center

From intention to impact—your support makes it possible.