Justice’s Story: Setting a New Standard for Generations to Come 

When Justice Garner first applied for the JB Brown Scholarship in 2019, he was about to begin his very first semester of college. A resident at Rancho Carrillo since 2017, Justice grew up alongside his three younger brothers in a home filled with love, encouragement, and the constant support of their mother. 

With the help of the JB Brown Scholarship, Justice pursued his passion for technology and graduated from California Baptist University in 2022 with a degree in Software Engineering. Today, he is living his dream as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon. 

Looking back, Justice knows how transformative the scholarship was, “Being the recipient of the JB Brown Scholarship had a significant impact on my academic and personal life. Financially, the scholarship helped to alleviate pressure that came with committing to higher education. This in turn allowed me to focus more on my studies rather than worrying about loan balances. It motivated me to push myself academically, strengthened my confidence, and gave me a sense of pride.” 

For Justice, earning his degree was more than a personal achievement—it was a milestone for his entire family, “My parents didn’t finish college, so earning my degree and starting a career in tech felt like a realized dream for me and them. It’s like being able to start a new standard for the next generation of my family.” 

Now, that standard is inspiring the next generation—his younger brother Jackson is also a JB Brown Scholarship recipient. “I think a lot about how my journey can help them,” Justice reflects. 

Most importantly, the scholarship helped create the financial stability Justice once dreamed of. “I didn’t grow up with the most, so getting a good job out of college has been a big change. Having that kind of stability is freeing—it’s one of the first times I’ve been able to make decisions based on what I want, not just what I need.” 

Justice’s story shows how access to education, combined with the JB Brown Fund’s support, can break cycles of poverty, create stability, and open doors for generations to come.