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Jacob's Chance

We're a nonprofit dedicated to promoting skills development, wellness, and community inclusion. Learn more at linktr.ee/jacobs_chance

Jacob’s Chance is a 501c3 organization that is dedicated to promoting wellness for youth and young adults with special needs through athletic programs, social experiences, exercise, education, volunteerism, and skills training. We want to enrich the lives of children, teens and young adults with disabilities, along with their families, through shared activities, athletics, socialization and education while promoting acceptance, understanding, and inclusion through public awareness.

08/30/2026

There's just something special about fall. 🍁✨

We want to know...what's your favorite part of the season?

🍎 Apple picking
🎃 Pumpkin patches
☕ Cozy drinks
🏈 Football Saturdays
🍂 Crunchy leaves
👻 Halloween
🧣 Sweater weather
🥧 Thanksgiving dinner

Tell us your favorite in the comments—or add one we missed! ⬇️

We can't wait to make more memories with our Jacob's Chance family this fall. 💙

08/27/2026

✨ Throwback Thursday! ✨

Some of our favorite memories are made at Teen Scene and Adult Hang Out—👀 Do you spot yourself or a friend in this photo? Tag them in the comments!

If you've been thinking about joining Teen Scene or Adult Hang Out, now's the perfect time! Fall programs are just around the corner, and we'd love to welcome you to the fun.

🍂 Registration is open now! Visit the jacobschance.org/social-groups to learn more.

08/26/2026

We had so much fun at SOAR365 Summer Series with Jacob's Chance - Animal Adventures earlier this month! Thanks so much to our hosts at SOAR365 for providing such a large variety of inclusive opportunities for individuals of all abilities all summer long, and thank you to Maymont for being a part of the afternoon by providing activities and a reptile encounter. When the community comes together, great things really do happen! ❤💙

08/24/2026

A new school year means new opportunities, new friendships, and new chances to grow. 💙📚 Let's Spead a little positivity as we head into a new year of exciting firsts, familiar routines, and brand-new adventures, we're cheering on every student, family, teacher, and support staff as they head back to school. * DROP YOUR WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT IN THE COMMENTS *
. and remember:
✨ You belong.
✨ You are capable.
✨ You have something special to offer.
✨ We're rooting for you every step of the way.

Happy Back to School from all of us at Jacob's Chance! 💛

📸 Facebook Friends: We'd LOVE to see those first-day smiles! Share your Back to School photos in the comments.

08/23/2026

Can you guess today's activity using only emojis? 🤔

🕺🎶💃🎉

Drop your guess in the comments before looking at everyone else's answers!

Bonus points if you use ONLY emojis to describe your favorite Jacob's Chance activity too! 😄

08/22/2026

Jacob’s Chance had an unforgettable Wednesday Dominion Raceway in Spotsylvania Virginia thanks to our new friends Tour DeLux Rally , Steve Koss, John Paul and amazing team of drivers!

A huge thank you to Dominion Raceway and their restaurant, 118 Bar & Grill at Dominion Raceway for opening up especially for our crew! We are grateful for your incredible hospitality!

It takes special people to create amazing memories and opportunities for our community!

Thank you TDR and Dominion Raceway for making this a day we won’t forget!

08/21/2026

Fall fun is just getting started! 🍂💙

Looking for a place to laugh, connect, and make lasting friendships?

Registration is open for the below programs:
🎉 Teen Scene
🏖️ Adult Hang Out
🎣 Fishing Club
💪 Inclusive Fitness & Health
🍂 Henrico Free Enrichment Workshops
🎾Tennis
⚾Baseball
👟Mile Makers

At Jacob's Chance, every program is built around belonging, friendship, and creating unforgettable memories together.

Don't wait—register at jacobschance.org and join us this fall!

Tag a friend you'd love to see in programs this season! 👇

08/19/2026

Don’t miss a moment! Be the first to know about new programs, registration openings, volunteer opportunities, special events, community stories, and ways to get involved. Our bi-weekly newsletter delivers it all right to your inbox. Join our community today!

08/17/2026

🚀✨ 3... 2... 1... BLAST OFF! ✨🚀

Out of This World Arts Camp was truly a BLAST! 🌌🎨

What an incredible week filled with creativity, friendship, and so much fun! From dancing, singing, and acting to painting, playing instruments, and decorating our own space cakes, our campers explored their talents and let their imaginations soar.

A huge thank you to St. Joseph’s Villa for generously hosting us and providing such a welcoming space for our campers to learn, create, and thrive. Your hospitality, kindness, and support meant the world to us, and we are so grateful for your partnership! 💙

Another huge thank you to the Markel Asian Professionals group at Markel, who's support through sponsorship truly makes weeks like this possible!

Special shoutout to our amazing instructors–Payton, Atlas, and Andrew–for sharing your artistic talents and passion with our campers throughout the week. We also couldn’t have done it without our wonderful volunteers. Thank you for being such genuine friends, supporters, and encouragers, helping our campers grow in confidence and shine!

We wrapped up the week with an unforgettable showcase where campers proudly displayed their beautiful artwork before dancing, singing, and playing instruments to space-themed songs for their families. After the performances, everyone enjoyed a delicious sweet treat from Mimi’s Italian Ice! 🍧✨

Thank you to everyone who helped make this week so special. We can’t wait for the next adventure!

08/14/2026

Join us for an evening of baseball, family fun, and supporting Jacob’s Chance! ⚾

We’re teaming up with the Richmond Flying Squirrels for a special home game on Friday, September 11th at 7 PM at CarMax Park - and we’d love to fill the stands with our Jacob’s Chance community!

$4 from every ticket purchased goes directly back to Jacob’s Chance.

Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers and come enjoy a night at the ballpark while supporting inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Get your tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Jacobschance8

We hope to see you there! ⚾

Address

1707 WESTOVER HILLS Boulevard
Richmond, VA
23225

Telephone

+18046408109

Website

http://www.jacobschance.org/

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