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Family Chance
Family Chance offers families the opportunity to build the skills they need to succeed. Focused on both caregivers and individuals with disabilities, these practical, skills-based programs provide tools and knowledge to help families confidently navigate daily life - giving every family a real chance to thrive.
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2026 Merry Mall
Get ready for a magical shopping adventure! With the help of a special “Elf” buddy, shoppers will find the perfect gifts for everyone on their list in a fun, welcoming, sensory-friendly environment designed to make the holiday season enjoyable for all. Stop by the Reindeer Cafe for yummy treats, let your creativity sparkle at Comet & Cupid’s Craft Barn, and enjoy the holiday magic while your gifts are wrapped at Santa’s Workshop! And keep your eyes open… we might even have a surprise visit from some very special guests!
Each participant will shop for 5 gifts!
Date: Saturday, December 12th
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Location: J.R. Tucker High School (2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294)
Ages: Family members of all ages are welcome to enjoy the festivities, but shopping is reserved for participants with disabilities ages 5–40
Cost:
$30 — Family with 1 participant
$40 — Family with 2 participants
$50 — Family with 3 participants
$5 per additional gift (maximum 10 gifts per shopper)
Participant-Focused Workshops
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Restaurant Ready is a national program developed by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and designed to help individuals develop the essential life and workplace skills needed to launch successful careers in the hospitality industry.
This Jacob’s Chance initiative blends practical training from our Culinary Arts: Independence in the Kitchen program with six industry-defined core competencies. Each week will include either building culinary skills in the kitchen, and/or classroom-style instruction focused on hospitality workplace skills. Restaurant Ready empowers participants to grow professionally and work toward long-term independence.
This competitive program is application-based for high school graduates through age 40, and registration is open to those who have applied and been selected for the program.
More info can be found HERE!
Dates: Thursdays, September 17th - November 19th
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: ECPI University: Culinary Institute of Virginia (11104 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA 23060)
Ages: Geared towards high school graduates through age 40
Cost: $230
A huge thank you to ECPI University’s College of Culinary Arts, Culinary Institute of Virginia for partnering with Jacob’s Chance!
Thanks to their generosity we have the space, tools, and resources for our chefs to explore, learn, and grow their culinary skills.
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