JP JUMPERS FOUNDATION
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Mission Statement
Mission The mission of JP Jumpers Foundation is to provide hands-on tangible assistance for the everyday challenges of the special needs community, families and other charitable organizations. The JP Jumpers Foundation is a non-profit organization 501c3 IRS Tax Exempt organization
About This Cause
Purpose Our primary function and goal of this JP Jumpers Foundation is raising funds to support the efforts of this Foundation for these very special individuals and their unique circumstances The JP Jumpers Foundation is intended to positively impact families affected by Autism, Special Needs and Unique Circumstances. Our purpose involves financial assistance to families and individuals, to educate for legislative action to affect promote laws to benefit this population and discourage laws that adversely affect this population, to conduct educational programs to the public and caretakers about the special problems and challenges and encourage tolerance and understanding. Foundation Programs-The JP Jumpers Foundation has four distinct programs to execute its mission and purpose as follows; Fundraising- This assistance is executed through fundraising activities where, in turn, donations are made to organizations and individuals to meet their needs. The JP Jumpers Foundation raised a total of $4,102 through Board Contributions, Giving Tree Reception Celebration, JP Law Celebration, Comedy Shows and RVA Talent Show Jump-Up Event Party and Band and Show with proceeds to the Foundation many other events. Community Programs-Board President and JP Jumper Board and Friends assisted with organizing the Camp Warrior Program. Children with special needs are taught how to play baseball by the Richmond Flying Squirrels Baseball Team; JP Jumper Foundation Giving Tree Event to provide gifts to children with special needs; Special Needs Service. Special Needs children and adults display and showcase their special talents and gifts at a Special Needs Service at a local church where the public is invited. Educational/Outreach Programs-Community Public Safety Forum to explain Autism and the JP Law to the community and Law Enforcement working together with the Special Needs community. Board President made presentation at the Crisis Intervention Training for the City of Richmond Police Department. Through the education efforts of the JP Jumpers Foundation the Virginia General Assembly enacted the JP Law. This law would allow the local DMV to create an ID for those with Special Needs. This ID is helpful in the event a person with special needs is approached by a police officer and they exhibit behavior which may be threatening to the police officer. Most of the activity of the Foundation this year has been focused on educating of the legislators the JP Law. Community Awareness Project-RVA Happy in a Special Way Video featuring those with special need in the community.2014-RVA Happy in a Special Way Video featuring those with special needs in the community. Contact Information: Website: JP JumpersFoundation.org Board President- Pam Mines- 804-814-5846 Executive Director-Jerry Richards-804-651-1225