Those who attended the Majeski’s wedding
weren’t just guests, they were also their first donors.

Through their friends and family’s generosity, the Majeski Foundation became a reality on their wedding day. Because the Majeski’s wedding guests were also the first to donate to their new charitable foundation. Their goal was to help children and adults with special needs. Since 2003, they have successfully done just that.

Meet Barbara Majeski: Living proof of what love, devotion and an entrepreneurial spirit can accomplish.

Barbara Majeski graduated from Towson State University with a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education. She worked her way through college as a fitness instructor and as a trainer at the local health clubs in Baltimore. After graduating from college, Barbara spent the majority of her time establishing her own private marketing firm. She worked exclusively with leaders in the telecommunications, internet and technology industries. Prior to retiring to start a family, Barbara earned the highest awards and honors in her field. She was recognized in 1999, 2000 & 2001 as the leading sales agent by her peers and clients.

Today, Barbara pours her passion and energy in two directions, her family and the Majeski Foundation. It is her priority to raise her boys with the value of community, compassion, honor and integrity. Her endeavors with the Majeski Foundation are rooted in helping make positive changes for the health and welfare of all children and adults with special needs.

In her spare time she competes in triathlons and running events. She enjoys surfing, skiing, snowboarding and traveling.

Meet Jamie Majeski: Business leader turned philanthropy leader.

Jamie Majeski has more than 20 years of experience in corporate sales, management and strategic brand marketing. Most recently, Jamie served as Director of Business Markets for MCI. While at MCI, Jamie worked directly with the executive board and was responsible for the development, execution, and management of all consumer direct sales channels and business development. Jamie specialized in the creation and development of innovative marketing campaigns that helped lead MCI to its leadership status within the telecommunications industry.

Previously, Jamie was the President of the International Marketing Group, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he developed national sales and marketing campaigns for such clients as Miller-Coors, R.J. Reynolds, Kraft Foods and American Express.

Jamie graduated from St. Thomas University with a degree in Marketing. He has continued his training in Executive Education at the Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia and Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. He is currently on the Board of Directors at Penn State University and also St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida.

Jamie and Barbara were married in Avalon, New Jersey in 2003. They have two children, Gabriel and Max.

His achievement defied the odds. His story will help others do the same.

Meet Steven Schwartz, Barbara’s brother. Steven has the genetic disorder, Fragile X. (Fragile X is the most common inherited cause of mental impairment. It is also the most common known cause of autism.) Steven is a bright, loving individual who loves music, people and gives great hugs to everyone he meets. Until he was 21, Steven was a student in the West Windsor Plainsboro school district. He attended his senior prom, went to basketball games and participated in many school activities. Through Steven’s family’s efforts, exhaustive research, and Camp Horizons, Steven graduated in 1995. While these were incredible achievements, they immediately lead to a difficult question for Steven’s family: “what now?”

Steven had worked for the school district in a cafeteria for seven years, but his hours were only from 10am to 2pm. His parents had to transport Steven back and forth, Monday through Friday, while school was in session. During school holidays, Steven had nothing to do. Now that he was out of school and out of work, his parents were thrust into a difficult balancing act. They had to work to keep a roof over their heads and to maintain 24/7 supervision for Steven. Financial and emotional hardship set in.

When Barbara had her first son, she stopped working and moved back to the Princeton area where her parents lived. She could see her parents were strained and their ability to take care of Steven was unraveling. Barbara stepped in to help. Her parents were clearly exhausted from dealing with different agencies, and they were too frustrated to pursue alternative options for Steven. In the last year alone, Barbara spent countless hours pursuing future options for her brother. After being appointed his legal guardian, she arranged his transportation to and from his daytime activities. She is also currently reviewing residential options for him. She even helped him find and start a new job.

Building on their personal experience around helping Steven, Barbara and Jamie are determined to make it easier for millions of people to access the education and financial resources, so they could help their own loved ones with special needs. The Majeski’s hope is that their journey, resources, and passion will help others who are on the same road they’re traveling on.