The Jen Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honour the memory of Jen Brown who in May 2020 passed away far too early.

Jen breathed and embodied social justice

Jen worked with Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services from 2005 to 2016. In those 11 years she gave her heart, soul and grit to the YODA Program (Youth Overcoming Depression and Anxiety) and the early stages of the youth engagement initiative.  Jen put the client at the centre of the service, was a voice to the voiceless, and was always fighting for the underdog.

Jen always advocated for her clients and their families 

She passionately believed that barriers could be overcome and everyone could achieve their dreams. Jen knew she wanted to do more.  And so she took the courageous leap and said goodbye to her Woodview family to pursue her dreams of becoming a lawyer in order to continue to fight for the underdog. 

Fighting for the Underdog

Jen graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School, with a primary focus on the law as it affects persons with disabilities; including Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Education, Consent and Capacity.  Jen’s commitment for helping grew even stronger as a lawyer, her integrity never waivered as she challenged the system to ensure that an individual’s dignity and well-being was at the forefront.

Why We Created This Fund

Woodview wanted to ensure we memorialized Jen’s memory of going above and beyond with a scholarship to help students achieve their dreams of higher education.  As part of the Woodview way, we wanted to support our communities in developing resiliency, well-being and independence.  

Five Years of Helping Students Achieve Dreams

From 2022 to 2026, the Jen Brown Scholarship Fund supported young people pursuing post-secondary education. The fund helped carry Jen’s legacy forward in a tangible way.

Thanks to the generosity of Jen’s family and friends and our local community, five students received scholarships totaling $7,500, helping them take important steps toward their educational and career goals.

We are proud to celebrate five successful years of the Jen Brown Scholarship Fund. What began as a way to honour Jen’s memory has achieved exactly what we hoped it would: supporting young people in reaching their educational goals while ensuring Jen’s influence and values continue to inspire others.

Thank You