ABOUT JACOB'S CHANCE
Our Mission Statement
Jacob’s Chance enriches the lives of families by supporting youth and young adults with special abilities, through inclusive programs that promote skill development and positive relationships.
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Jacob’s Chance believes that every person with special needs should be
empowered to succeed and recognize their unique abilities. Jacob’s Chance actively removes boundaries so hundreds of families
can access all that RVA offers.
The beginning of Jacob' s Chance
Heroes Among Us
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Check out the below link for a news feature on two of our athletes!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, STAFF, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rodney Freeman
President
Vacant Position
Vice President
STAFF
Kate Mardigian
Executive Director
Landry Harris
Executive Assistant
Darrell Richard
Teen Board
Director
Britney Smith
Secretary
Joe Lovell
Treasurer
Lyn Dodge
Volunteer Director
Kira Jenkins
Fundraising
Kristi Rike
Community Outreach Director
Jeff Jenkins
Marketing
PROGRAMS
Inclusive - Fitness Health
Mathew Scott
Instructor, Virginia Commonwealth Univ.
Dept. of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
ACSM EP-C
River City Buddy Ball
Vaccant
Athletic Director