JoAnn Shore Fund for Servant Leadership

JoAnn Shore Fund for Servant Leadership

Purpose: Support the next generation of leaders through the power of humanitarian work, in memory of JoAnn Shore, a Mobility Worldwide volunteer and late wife of longtime Advisor, Rev. Walter Hays.

Target Audience: Young adults ages 18-35 interested in exploring new cultures and being exposed to humanitarian work.

Geographic Scope: Primarily Sub-Saharan Africa, with plans to expand to Latin America and South/Southeast Asia.

Eligibility Requirements

• Age: 18-35 years old
• Citizenship: U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• Education: Pursuing or already holding a college degree
• Documentation: Valid passport at time of travel
• Endorsement: Must have a Mobility Worldwide Affiliate endorse their application

Program Structure

• Participants learn about Mobility Worldwide and global mobility issues
• Expected to deepen empathy and respect for others
• Exposure to different cultures, perspectives, and challenges
• Distribution trips typically last about 5 days in-country with 1-2 days travel on each end
• Typically no more than 6 JoAnn Shore Fund recipients per trip
• Trip attendees may also include Mobility Worldwide staff, volunteers, and supporters

Upcoming Trip

• Destination: Zambia
• Dates: August 3-7, 2026
• Support Amount: $2,000 per recipient
• Participant Costs: Roundtrip airfare, plus vaccines and visas

Contact

Email: mw@mobilityworldwide.org

Background

Mobility Worldwide has been making an impact globally for more than 30 years. The organization provides mobility carts and humanitarian services to people with disabilities around the world.