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

It doesn't matter if your decisions are right or wrong, but the courage to make them is what moves you along through life.

Sheldon Allen, March Foundation Board Member

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 sponsors 3rd Annual Atlanta Public Schools CTAE 5k

Giving back matters to us. MARCH Foundation proudly served as a sponsor of the 3rd Annual Atlanta Public Schools CTAE 5k. This event supported APS’ Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education scholarships and career technical education.

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…

The MARCH Foundation welcomes Thomas White to its Board

The March Foundation welcomes new Board Member Thomas White, a retired UPS Managing Director of Sales with 35 years of service. White held various leadership positions within the Business Development function across seven different districts throughout his career. His extensive…

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…