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Our story began with loss. Our mission began with hope.

Our Story

In 2011, our family experienced the sudden loss of our father in a tragic car accident. We were 3, 7, and 10 years old. Like many families navigating grief, we were surrounded by people who cared deeply about us. Teachers, coaches, neighbors, first responders, counselors, faith leaders, friends, and our community became part of our journey. Their compassion reminded us that healing doesn't happen alone - it happens through community. That experience inspired the creation of Jackson 3 Foundation. What began as one family's story has grown into a mission to ensure children and families facing the loss of a supportive family member have access to referrals, resources, educational opportunities, partnerships, and the support they need to rebuild, grow, and thrive. Today, that mission lives on through the Growing Through Grief™ Series, the California Children's Grief Support Initiative (CCGSI), and countless community partnerships - all built on one simple belief: No Child Should Grieve Alone.
Beacon of Hope
The Jackson Memorial Field is more than a baseball field - it is a beacon of hope for children and families navigating grief. It represents the strength and resilience of survivors while reminding us that some of life's greatest lessons are learned both on and off the field. Through perseverance, teamwork, integrity, compassion, and hope, children and families discover that even after life's greatest challenges, they can rebuild, grow, and thrive. Those lessons strengthen individuals, families, and communities - and continue to inspire the mission of Jackson 3 Foundation.
MISSION AND VISION
Mission: To provide referrals, resources, and opportunities that help children and families navigate grief while sustaining and enhancing their quality of life after the loss of a supportive family member during a child's formative years, empowering them to rebuild and thrive. Vision: Children and families facing the grief of losing a loved one during a child's formative years have the support and resources to heal, grow, and thrive with resilience and hope.
OUR LEADERSHIP
J3F is led by a family whose personal journey inspired a lifelong commitment to serving children and families navigating grief. Together with our Board of Directors, volunteers, community partners, and supporters, we are dedicated to expanding access to hope, education, partnerships, and opportunities that strengthen children, families, and communities. Our leadership reflects the belief that meaningful change happens through collaboration, compassion, and service.
LOOKING AHEAD
What began as one family's journey has grown into a collaborative movement dedicated to ensuring children and families always know where to turn. Through the Growing Through Grief™ Series, the Children's Grief Support Initiative (CGSI), scholarships, youth leadership, community partners, and educational initiatives, J3F continues to strengthen communities while building a future where every child has hope, every family has support, every community has connection, and no child grieves alone.
OUR JOURNEY
  • 2011
    March
    Our family''s journey begins following the loss of our father.
  • 2023
    August
    J3F becomes a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
  • 2024
    November
    Proclamation of National Children's Grief Awareness Month - San Joaquin County Region Congressional Recognition State Legislature Recognition
  • 2025
    April
    Legacy of Excellence Recognition and Inspiration Award Elk Grove Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs (APAPA)
  • 2025
    November
    National Children's Grief Awareness Billboard Displayed
  • 2025
    November
    Growing Through Grief Series Published
  • 2026
    March
    250 Sets of Growing Through Grief Series Printed
  • 2026
    July
    Children's Grief Support Initiative (CGSI) Founding Leadership Heath Flora: Legislative Partner Jackson 3 Foundation: Founding Organization & Initiative Director
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