Jackson’s Gift, Inc. nonprofit

If you are new to following Jackson’s Gift, Inc. Nonprofit, please take a moment to learn about our mission and help us find our first Jackson’s Gift Award recipient.
Jackson’s desire to advocate for youth aging out of foster care only intensified after he became a Marine. He wanted to be there for those who traveled a similar path as him and help them navigate joining the military, as many aging out choose this path.
He understood that teens aging out of foster care need someone in their corner, a family to write home to.
You can learn about Jackson’s story and how to qualify and apply for the monetary award on our website:
www.jacksonsgift.org

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, let me encourage you to pause, and remember the gift of our freedom. Remembering those who sacrificed ALL for our safety and freedom. 🇺🇸
Memorial Day hits a little harder for our family these days. It reminds me to never take our loved ones for granted and to especially appreciate being an American.

Today is Memorial Day! A time when we honor and remember those who were willing to protect us, fight for our freedoms, and make the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸

Jackson is our hero and the reason Jackson’s Gift exists today.
To learn more about our hero, visit
www.jacksonsgift.org
and help us keep his dream of helping others alive.

It’s graduation season! 👨‍🎓
This picture was taken in May 2021. Just two months prior to this event, Jackson was officially adopted into our family. He was so proud to graduate with his forever family’s last name.
Then, just two months after this event, off he went to fulfill his dream of becoming a Marine. Two of Jackson’s goals had come to fruition. Another dream of his was to support youth in foster care and advocate for those aging out of the system.
Jackson’s life on this earth ended before he could see that happen.
Jackson’s Gift Nonprofit is here to fulfill Jackson’s dream of supporting foster youth. Help us keep his legacy alive.

**Are you, or is someone you know, aging out of foster care and planning to join a branch of the military or attend a military academy? Jackson’s Gift is here to help! Visit our website to learn more about Jackson’s story and how to apply for the Jackson’s Gift Award.
www.jacksonsgift.org

For those in the foster care system, there are many things coming at them at once. Some have spent much of their childhood in the system. Jackson’s story is very similar to so many. He had a strong desire to give back to those in the foster system.
Help us keep his legacy alive. Support someone in in the trenches of foster care.
**Are you, or is someone you know aging out of foster care and enlisting in a branch of the military or attending a military academy? Jackson’s Gift is here to support and advocate for these youth. Visit our website to learn more about Jackson’s story and see how to apply for the Jackson’s Gift award.
www.jacksonsgift.org

This photo was taken 5 years ago!
It was just two months before Jackson left on his quest to become a Marine. So much has happened since this picture was taken. The highs, the lows, the tragic loss of Jackson, and the beautiful new life of our granddaughters. I am reminded of how fragile life really is and that being surrounded by family and friends is God’s special gift to help us through it all.
Jackson adored his family. (Just look at that proud look on his face.)
Let’s all be reminded on this Mother’s Day weekend, to cherish every moment- in true Jackson fashion. 💙 🕊️

**Are you, or is someone you know, aging out of foster care and planning to join a branch of the military or attend a military academy? Jackson’s Gift is here to be your advocate and would like to say “Thank You” with a monetary gift. Visit our website to learn more about Jackson’s story and how to apply for the Jackson’s Gift award.
www.Jacksonsgift.org

Not everyone can foster but everyone can do something.
Add to this list- Support youth aging out of foster care with guidance, direction and resources.
**Are you, or is someone you know, aging out of foster care and entering a branch of the military or planning to attend a military academy? If so, learn more about our monetary award to say “thank you” to a hero from Jackson’s Gift nonprofit Inc.
Visit our website to learn more about Jackson’s story and how to apply for the Jackson’s Gift Award:
www.jacksonsgift.org

Our special Mother’s Day article from 5 years ago. 💙 🕊️

From 'hopeless' to happy: Fostering, adopting make Mother's Day sweeter for Chesnee family Todd and Andrea Forringer celebrate Mother's Day with the adoption of their son, Jackson, a senior at Chesnee High School.