JAE & ZEKE Foundation

03/20/2026

On behalf of the Jae and Zeke Foundation, we wanted to let you know that due to unforeseen circumstances and in the best interest of the foundation, we have come to the very difficult decision to dissolve the Jae and Zeke Foundation. This has been a very hard decision for all involved and not been taken lightly.

We are forever grateful to our Board of Directors: Taylor Rowe Reed, Karen Guy, Penny Harrington, Russ Plummer and Randy Nash for their dedication, love and support for the past five years. We also want to thank each and every one of you who supported us through donations, showing up at local events, purchasing merchandise and sending prayers. We could not have helped over 40 families without your support.

As a result of the dissolution, the Jae and Zeke Foundation has made donations to the Hendersonville High School Golden Girls Scholarship Fund, the Jack Anderson Elementary School Building Fund, the Jason Foundation, the Parker Strong Foundation and Feed Sumner Food Bank in Jessie and Zeke’s memory.

We will continue to honor Jessie and Zeke’s memory and ask that you always remember the love and joy that Jessie and Zeke brought into this world❤️

Also, if you signed up to support us through Kroger Community Shares Program, please go in and change your designation to another charity of your choice. We appreciate everyone who signed up.

Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

02/19/2026

The Jae and Zeke Foundation is honored to announce that a memorial bench for Jessie and Zeke has been installed inside the playground area of Kids Kingdom. It has been placed around the tree in front of the jungle gym and slides. Those were Zeke’s favorite things to play on! Kids Kingdom will forever hold a special place in our hearts❤️

Thank you to our Board of Directors and the Hendersonville Parks and Recreation Department for doing such a great job on the installation. We are forever grateful to be able to honor Jessie and Zeke in this way.

01/04/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to our angel Jessie Rae❤️ We love and miss you so much💔

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! We wish you a very safe and blessed 2026. Cherish your memories❤️

Jeremiah 29:11 - “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

12/11/2025

Five years ago today, Jessie and Zeke were taken from us. What a struggle this has been💔 They were such a blessing to our lives and we will forever love and miss them.

We thank each and every one of you for all of your love and support over the last five years.

12/06/2025

Please keep the family of Bentlee Grace Whitley in your thoughts and prayers. Bentlee was 13 years old and an eighth grader at Knox Doss Drakes Creek Middle School. She passed away on November 30, 2025 after a devastating ATV accident.

The Jae and Zeke Foundation is grateful and honored to be able to help this family in their time of overwhelming grief 🙏🙏

11/27/2025

1 Thessalonians 5:18 - “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Jessie gave us this calendar as a Christmas present in 2019. We will treasure it forever. For November, this was the picture and message. It’s a gentle reminder to be thankful for every day❤️

We wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women who served our country. We thank you for your service!

11/02/2025

Revelation 21:4 - “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

With the upcoming holidays just weeks away, we know how difficult it is on families who are grieving. Please know that we are here to help if we can. You are not alone! 🙏🙏

Jae & Zeke Foundation is a Christ-centered foundation committed to providing spiritual guidance, emotional support and financial assistance to people who have suffered a loss from a sudden tragedy.

10/25/2025

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of James Brinkley, Sr., as they grieve the loss of their loved one. 🙏

We are grateful we could assist this family during this difficult time.

We are here to help!

Jae & Zeke Foundation is a Christ-centered foundation committed to providing spiritual guidance, emotional support and financial assistance to people who have suffered a loss from a sudden tragedy.

10/22/2025

“Where there’s hope, there’s life. It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again.” - Anne Frank

We have been so overwhelmed with the love and support of everyone. We truly didn’t know the impact Jessie and Zeke had on so many lives. Our hearts are forever broken but knowing how much they were loved means everything!

Thank you for sharing your memories and stories. If we can help one person, we have accomplished our mission.

Matthew 5:14 - “You are the light of the world.” Be the Light!!

Jae & Zeke Foundation is a Christ-centered foundation committed to providing spiritual guidance, emotional support and financial assistance to people who have suffered a loss from a sudden tragedy.