We support the education of African American youth.

Remembering Ken Jarvis

The UPS community mourns the loss and celebrates the incredible life of Ken Jarvis, a true trailblazer for our company. Ken joined UPS in 1957 as our first African American package car driver.

Abigale Morris is Driving to Succeed on and off the Golf Course

Abigale Morris is driven to succeed. She admits the best part of her golf game is putting, but she has distinguished herself as a championship golfer who is looking for a career that combines her love of sports, media and video production.

MARCH FOUNDATION: Giving Back Matters to Us

MARCH stands for Mutual Alliance Restoring Hope. The foundation was founded in 1998 by Ken Jarvis, to support the education of African American youth through grants and scholarships to organizations, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The impact is reflected in more than 2,000 students nationwide who have benefited from MARCH support while navigating their education and careers.

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Our UPS Connection:
A Commitment to Service

Ken Jarvis joined UPS in 1957. Recognized as the company’s first African American package car driver, he rose through the ranks, retiring after 37 years as Vice President of Human Resources. Upon retiring, Ken created the MARCH Foundation and invited other retired UPS leaders to join him in support of the education of African American youth with grants and scholarships to organizations nationwide.

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2,000+

students impacted through our recipients

26

years since MARCH Foundation's inception

˜$2M

distributed in grants and scholarships

Featured Board Member

Right is right. It doesn't matter who it comes from. Right is right.

Carlton Rose, UPS President, Global Fleet Maintenance & Engineering; retired

Featured Student

Seeing people who look like me and do what I do was an amazing advantage … Thank you so much MARCH Foundation and UPS. I will never forget this!

Mariah Ervin, Sponsored Student

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MARCH Foundation is making a difference

MARCH Foundation Board Visits Johnson STEM Activity Center

Our MARCH Foundation Board recently visited and supported the Johnson STEM Activity Center, witnessing firsthand how underserved students are engaging with STEM education, from Legos to robotics. Dr. Lonnie Johnson, a former NASA scientist and the center's founder, along with his team, are dedicated to providing hands-on learning experiences for young minds.

STEAM CHAMPS Summer Camp in Spain

Giving back matters to us. Board member James T. Harris, Esq. recently volunteered as a coach at a STEAM CHAMPS Summer Camp in Spain, focusing on empowering kids through coding and game creation. The camp’s emphasis on STEAM education –…

Graduating Scholars Class of 2025

Giving back matters to us. Today, we celebrate the incredible journey of our Class of 2025 graduating seniors. These remarkable individuals embarked on their academic path amidst the uncertainties of a global pandemic, navigating through uncharted waters with unwavering determination….

MARCH supports First Tee — Metro Atlanta

Our board members are proud of our ongoing support for First Tee — Metro Atlanta, a youth development organization dedicated to fostering the strength of character in children. Through innovative golf-centered programs, kids are able to cultivate essential life and…