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

Be excellent is all that you do with consistency of character, demeanor, and standards.

Mel Smith, March Foundation Chairman; UPS 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

39th Annual Conference of 100 Black Men of America, Inc.

Representing the MARCH Foundation, Board Members James T. Harris, Esq., and Don Wofford participated in the 39th Annual Conference of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. held in New Orleans. Both distinguished retired UPS leaders, Harris and Wofford generously volunteered their time among a diverse assembly of leaders, professionals, and change agents. The MARCH Foundation aligns its mission of mentorship and education with the values of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc.

With over 1300 attendees, the conference spanned four enriching days filled with engaging discussions, impactful workshops, and invaluable networking opportunities. The event aimed to inspire and prepare individuals for leadership roles in a constantly evolving landscape.

Thrilled to announce the addition of Raymond Hill to our Board!

Raymond, retired UPS Director of Finance, spearheaded extensive financial operations across multiple states, driving his districts to secure the #1 finance ranking for 7 consecutive years. Beyond his remarkable financial strategy acumen, Raymond is a dedicated community advocate and a…

MARCH Foundation Board Visits ECSU in Support of Training Future Pilots

Twenty MARCH Foundation Board Members traveled this month to visit Elizabeth City State University, where the next generation of aviation professionals are in training. With its support, encouragement and funds, the foundation aims to shine a spotlight on the importance…

Sheldon Allen joins the Board of The MARCH Foundation

The March Foundation welcomes new Board Member Sheldon Allen, retired UPS Managing Director of Sales from the Business Development Group. Allen spearheaded the second-largest Sales District within the UPS Domestic network. His extensive experience extends to community service and leadership…