Empowering grass-roots organizations that serve special-needs children and young adults in underserved communities through grants and partnerships.

Established to honor the life and legacy of Jacob Brian Cassell

OUR MISSION

The Jake Cassell Fund for Special Needs

The Jake Cassell Fund for Special Needs, a Maryland 501(c)3 non-profit organization, serves special needs children and young adults in marginalized and underserved communities by directing capital and making connections with existing grass-roots organizations.  The Fund was established to honor the life and legacy of Jacob Brian Cassell.

WHO WE SUPPORT

Our Current Grantees

HeshimaLogoA $20,000 grant from The Jake Cassell Fund will allow Heshima to build small shops, made of recycled shipping containers for their graduates to have employment, including a food and drinks shop, a hair and nail shop and a used clothing shop.

ReclaimedHopetA $20,000 Grant from The Jake Cassell Fund will support Thrive, enabling RHI to carry out its mission by working to strengthen, empower, and support families navigating foster care, adoption, and children with disabilities.

Lakotalogo2A $20,000 Grant from The Jake Cassell Fund will support the expansion of the Transition Services Liaison Project (TSLP) to enable students with disabilities to reach their maximum potential in their transition from high school to the adult world.

"Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me."

Matthew 25:45

CORPORATE SUPPORT

Our Sponsors

We are grateful to have the support of our sponsors, who play a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission of supporting special needs children and their families.