JAK‑L FOUNDATION — EVENTS & EXPERIENCES

Building Hope,
One Event at a Time

Every gathering is a chance to connect, heal, and take action. Join us at our upcoming events and help us carry Julie's legacy forward.

01 / Upcoming Events

Join Us

JAK‑L Strides 5K Run/Walk
COMMUNITY RUNSaturday, June 13, 2026·Oxford, MA

JAK‑L Strides 5K Run/Walk

💜 Thank You for Making Every Step Count

What an incredible day! Our community came together with strength, compassion, and purpose for the JAK‑L Strides 5K Run/Walk. Every stride, smile, and shared moment honored Julie's memory and helped bring mental‑health awareness forward.

Thank you to every runner, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter who made this event unforgettable — together, we are unstoppable.

💜 Hope to See You Next Year!

JAK‑L Hideaway Gala
GALA EVENINGSaturday, December 5, 2026·Sturbridge, MA

JAK‑L Hideaway Gala

Unlock the door to tomorrow at the JAK‑L Hideaway, a glamorous, 1920's‑inspired evening of dinner, dancing, and dazzling celebration. Step into the sparkle of the Roaring Twenties on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5:00–11:00 PM at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, where live music, a silent auction, and raffles set the stage for a night of vintage elegance and community spirit.

Formal 1920's attire required. Tickets: $100 per person.

Proceeds support Hope Squad in local schools, scholarships for seniors pursuing mental‑health careers, and free community mental‑health awareness trainings—helping us bring hope, healing, and support to the lives we touch.

QPR Training
FREE TRAININGOngoing — Register Anytime·Virtual & In‑Person

QPR Training

Question. Persuade. Refer. QPR is an evidence‑based, lifesaving approach that teaches everyday people to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and connect someone to help. This free training is open to all community members — no prior experience required. Become a gatekeeper for hope. Click Register Now for more information and available dates.

02 / Our Supporters

Thank You to

Our Sponsors

Our events and programs are made possible by the generous support of our community sponsors.

Brake the Silence

Brake the Silence

Hydrawave

Hydrawave

Bank Hometown

Bank Hometown

Brookstone Wealth Management

Brookstone Wealth Management

Cahill's Tire and Auto Service

Cahill's Tire and Auto Service

Essentials Hair Design

Essentials Hair Design

J.A. LaRochelle Trucking

J.A. LaRochelle Trucking

Oxford Family Dentistry

Oxford Family Dentistry

Webster Fish & Game Assn.

Webster Fish & Game Assn.

Wheeler Mechanical Services

Wheeler Mechanical Services

Erich's Cutting Edge

Erich's Cutting Edge

Jess' Sweets & Treats

Jess' Sweets & Treats

Your partnership fuels our mission of community uplift.

BECOME A SPONSOR

Join us in making a lasting impact.

Empowering communities through mental health awareness and community engagement.

— Radiant Hope

— Get in Touch

JAK-L FOUNDATION

(508) 641-7943[email protected]

Charlton, Massachusetts

© 2023 JAK‑L FOUNDATION · A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Contributions are Tax-Deductible