Stories & Events

YMCA 57th Annual Good Friday Breakfast

April 2026

At the 57th Annual Good Friday Breakfast hosted by the YMCA, our founder, Whitney Jones, delivered a moving keynote, sharing her powerful journey of forgiveness. In an extraordinary moment of grace and reconciliation, she was joined on stage by Debra Trice the woman responsible for her father’s death, offering a profound testament to healing, faith and the transformative power of forgiveness.

Stories and Upcoming Events

57th Annual Good Friday Breakfast

Apr 3, 2026

Our Founder, Whitney Jones, will deliver the keynote at the 57th Annual Good Friday Breakfast hosted by the YMCA in Indy.

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Whitney Jones Featured in Everytown’s “Moments That Survive

Mar 5, 2026

Whitney Jones was featured in Everytown’s “Moments That Survive” sharing her story of healing after gun violence.

Bridging the Divide: Both Sides of the Gun

Jul 18, 2025

Bridging the Divide is an annual event. We share our story as a foundation sponsored by podmovement!

God Behind Bars Feature

Jul 24, 2024

After serving 21 years in prison, Debra Trice has partnered with the Raymond K. Jones Foundation. Our Mission is to bridge...

Small Business Spotlight Winner

Oct 22, 2023

The Raymond K. Jones Foundation was selected as the "Small Business Spotlight" winner of the week by the Indianapolis Colts.

Fox 59 News

Jun 28, 2021

Founder/CEO Whitney Jones & the Raymond K. Jones Foundation were featured on Fox 59 news in honor of "Gun Violence" Awaren...

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