Jacob Way Organization

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$2,175 raised by 8 donors

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Jacob Way Organization is an Arlington, Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to walking alongside families navigating one of life's most devastating journeys a childhood cancer diagnosis. Founded in honor of a beloved family member whose battle with pediatric cancer revealed the gaps no family should face alone, we exist to ensure that no parent ever has to choose between their child's treatment and keeping the lights on.

We provide direct, practical support to childhood cancer families across North Texas because healing happens at home too. From the moment a family receives a diagnosis, Jacob Way steps in to ease the weight of financial hardship, emotional exhaustion, and daily survival so they can focus entirely on what matters most: their child.

We are more than a charity. We are a lifeline.

Giving Activity

Mission

What We Do

At Jacob Way Organization, we provide financial and mental health support to childhood cancer families and equip the professionals who serve them with the trauma-informed tools they need. Because no one should face childhood cancer alone.

For Families

We walk alongside families from diagnosis through every stage of their child’s cancer journey | offering financial relief, mental health resources, community connection, and care packages through our Caring Hearts Initiative and Wellness Connections Series.

For Professionals

Through Jacob Way Education Hub, we train social workers, educators, nurses, and healthcare providers in trauma-informed care using our proprietary A.A.R. Method™ so the people surrounding these families are equipped to show up with skill and compassion.

Together, we close the gap between a diagnosis and the support that follows.

Needs

Groceries & Utility Assistance

A cancer diagnosis does not stop life from happening. Rent is still due. Groceries still cost money. The lights still need to stay on. And for many families, there are other children at home who still need meals, clean clothes, and care — even while one child fights for their life.

When a family in Dallas-Fort Worth gets this diagnosis, a parent often stops working to stay at the hospital. Bills do not stop coming. Many families fall behind on rent, utilities, and groceries within weeks.

Last year, Jacob Way Organization gave families 91 grocery and retail gift cards to help feed everyone at home — the child in treatment, and every brother and sister waiting for them to come home. We also helped families pay overdue utility bills, so they would not lose power or water during the hardest weeks of their lives.

This North Texas Giving Day, your gift keeps the lights on and the fridge full for a family who is already carrying more than anyone should have to carry alone. No parent should have to choose between paying a light bill and buying groceries for their other kids while their child fights cancer.

Equity Statement

At Jacob Way Organization, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all employees, clients, and partners feel valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives enriches our organization and drives innovation, creativity, and success. We are dedicated to creating a workplace culture that promotes fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Jacob Way Organization

Tax id (EIN)

92-1015912

Causes

Youth & Children

Operating Budget

$100,000 - $249,999

Counties Served

Grayson, Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin

BIPOC Serving

Other, Native American, Hispanic or Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or African American

BIPOC Leadership

Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair

Address

1000 Ballpark Way #310
ARLINGTON, TX 76011

Phone

214-434-6470

Email

info@jacobway.org

Website

https://jacobway.org

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