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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.

Family Events

Single-day events designed to bring families together in celebration of their unique strengths and stories. These inclusive gatherings offer fun, connection, and community for individuals with disabilities and their loved ones - honoring what makes every family special.

Participant-Focused
Workshops

Single-day or multi-week workshops designed for individuals with disabilities, focused on building practical, real-life skills for greater independence and confidence.

Caregiver-Focused
Workshops

Single-day or multi-week workshops designed for caregivers, offering practical tools, strategies, and support to help them navigate and thrive in their caregiving journey.

Family Events

2025 Merry Mall

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Knock out all of your holiday shopping in one stop! Be escorted through the Merry Mall with the help of an "Elf" buddy and select a gift for each off the loved ones of your list. Visit the Reindeer Cafe for pizza and other tasty treats, complet a craft at Comet & Cupid's Craft Barn, and listen to festive music while your gifts are being wrapped for you at Santa's Workshop! We might even get a visit from a few special guests!​

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Date: Saturday, December 13th

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Time: 2:00-4:00pm

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Location: J.R. Tucker High School (2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294)

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Ages: Family members of all ages are invited to enjoy the holiday fun! Please note that shopping in the Merry Mall is reserved only for participants with disabilities ages 5-40.

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Cost:

$30 per family with 1 participant (Each participant will shop for 5 gifts!)
$40 per family with 2 participants
$50 per family with 3 participants
$5 for each additional gift (maximum 10 gifts total per shopper)

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Participant-Focused Workshops

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Applications for Fall 2025 are CLOSED

 

 

Restaurant Ready is a new Jacob's Chance culinary arts 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 initiative blends practical training from our Culinary Arts: Advanced Recipes & Practical Skills program with six industry-defined core competencies. Restaurant Ready empowers participants to grow professionally and work toward long-term independence.


This pilot program is application based and registration is open to those who have been selected for the program.


More info can be found HERE! 

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Dates: Thursdays, September 11th - November 13th (10 weeks)

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Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm​

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Location: ECPI University: Culinary Institute of Virginia

(11104 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA 23060)

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Ages: High School Graduates - 40

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Cost: $230

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Let's Get...

Restaurant Ready

Caregiver-Focused Workshops

New Programs Coming Soon!

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