Support a Global Effort
Your donations support the men and women fighting as the tip of the spear in efforts to keep drugs off the streets of your neighborhood.
Our Vision
College Scholarships for Children of Heroes
Media Campaign
We showcase Colombia, her National Police, and the plight of families left behind when courageous men and women give the ultimate sacrifice.
Help from the Heart
University scholarship assistance is needed but not available to orphans of fallen officers. James 1 seeks to fill that need.
Fundraising
Scholarship fund donations to James 1 are 100% tax deductible (US) and are held in trust by US-based New Horizons Foundation.
Education
James 1 scholars will receive endowed higher education grants to help break the cycle of poverty worsened by the heroic sacrifice of a mother or father.
James 1: For Children of Heroes
Our Media Campaign
Lovely Melodies ◦ Creative Shots ◦ Heartfelt Message ◦ Strong Voice
James 1: Lasting Help After Eternal Sacrifice
About James 1
We've Decided to Help Children of Colombia's Heroes -- Here's How We Do It
Goal: $500,000 Endowed University Scholarship Fund
AFTER THE DEATH OF A COLOMBIAN NATIONAL POLICE PARENT IN THE LINE OF DUTY, ORPHANED CHILDREN MAY REQUEST UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE THROUGH JAMES 1.
James 1 scholarship applicants will apply every year through a Bogota-based scholarship review committee made up of volunteers from the National Police, the Diplomatic community, and James 1 volunteers. After an initial review, select applications will be forwarded to the US-based James 1 governing board who will then make final scholarship decisions based on need and merit. Final scholarship grants will be made directly from US-based New Horizons Foundation to the recipients' chosen Colombian university or post-high school trade school.
Your James 1 Contributions Go So Far!
At James 1, at least 92 cents on the dollar of your 100% US tax deductible donation goes directly to the scholarship endowment fund. Few projects or foundations can match that efficiency!
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What Percentage of Your Credit Card Donation Goes to the Endowment? 92%
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What Percentage of Your Direct Deposit Donation Goes to the Endowment? 95%
Why Support James 1?
They are the first responders in the fight to keep drugs out of your neighborhood.
No Other Foundation or Project is Assisting in this Way.
New Horizons Will Manage and Invest the Endowment in Accordance with US Law.
With Higher Education Opportunities, We Can Help Break the Cycle of Poverty in these Families.
Be Part of the Team
Lasting True Impact
Your donation supports a continuing scholarship program so your giving helps today, tomorrow, and for years to come.
Regular Updates
With your donation, you will become part of our team, receiving regular updates on outreach events and James 1 concerts.
Tax Deductible Support
James 1 is a 501(c)(3) project and your donation is tax deductible in the United States.
Meet Our Team
Zach Ruble
Founder, Zach Ruble ProductionsU.S.-Trained Cinematographer, Photographer, Film Historian, and Friend of Jesus.
Wiley Skaret
James 1 Artist LeaderPianist, Motocross Racer, Waterskier, Junior Diplomat, Friend of the Colombian Police, Lover of Jesus .
Natalia Alarcón
James 1 Actress and Associate ProducerJames 1 Actress and Associate Producer, Spanish Language Immersion Specialist, and Follower of Jesus.
277
Police Killed in the Line of Duty in 2013
400
Number of Officers Killed in One Month in Medellin 1990
$330 USD
Average Pension of a Deceased 5-Year Patrol Officer
1
How Many People It Takes to Make a Difference
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Join Our Ranks of Support!
Major
$500
- US Tax Deductible
- Signed Commemorative Photo
- Commemorative Patch from the Colombian National Police
Colonel
$1000
- US Tax Deductible
- Signed Commemorative Photo
- Commemorative Patch from the Colombian National Police
- Authentic James 1 Jersey
General
$5000
- US Tax Deductible
- Signed Commemorative Photo
- Commemorative Patch from the Colombian National Police
- Authentic James 1 Jersey
- Personal call of thanks from a Colombian National Police General
Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas is a proud corporate sponsor of James 1. Wiley and Team, we wish you the very best as you work to honor our fallen Colombian officers through a scholarship endowment for their children that will last for years!Eduardo Cardenas, Partner, Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas
It is our honor to support James 1 as their US 501(c)(3) parent foundation. What a beautiful ministry; what a beautiful cause; what a pleasure to be involved.
Greg Smith, New Horizons Foundation
Rhino Equipment is proud and honored to support James 1. Our national police in Colombia have sacrificed so much. As individuals and as a multi-national corporation, the least we can do is give back to their children.Javier Cardenas, President, Rhino Equipment
My company has supported James 1 from the beginning and we will support them to the end. Obviously, the goal is noble, but the means to that end -- the videos and production that James 1 is able to achieve on a next-to-nothing budget -- well, it's miraculous what they're doing. Bravo!Alejandro Gomez, CEO, Zaga Labs
Get in Touch
Drop Us a Line!
Please let us know if you would like to get involved with James 1 or would like to learn more about the project. We love getting mail and our team will respond to you as soon as possible. Thanks for your interest in the educational future of the children of Colombia's police heroes.
- Bogotá, Colombia
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