About Us
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Jerry Adams Aquatics Resilience Program (JAAR Program) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that teaches specialized, developmentally appropriate swim lessons to children with disabilities, children with mental illnesses, children in the foster care system, and the parents or guardians of youth in those groups. We provide healthy role models, and a c
Jerry Adams Aquatics Resilience Program (JAAR Program) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that teaches specialized, developmentally appropriate swim lessons to children with disabilities, children with mental illnesses, children in the foster care system, and the parents or guardians of youth in those groups. We provide healthy role models, and a consistent safe space with a safe sport, to build resiliency in children both in and out of the water.
Our Purpose
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our team is committed to ending drownings, which are preventable tragedies. While teaching water-safety swim skills, we simultaneously strive to increase participants' mental fitness. JAAR Program believes that by focusing on both physical and mental health, we can equip children with the skills they need to face, and overcome, life's adversities.
Our Future
Our Mission
Our Future
At JAAR Program, we are aware that extracurricular activities are limited for neurodiverse children. We also know it can be hard to transition back to school from a psychiatric stay or “fit in” when your home life isn't stable. We want to provide a safe outlet for the people in need in our community. By teaching water-safety swim skills a
At JAAR Program, we are aware that extracurricular activities are limited for neurodiverse children. We also know it can be hard to transition back to school from a psychiatric stay or “fit in” when your home life isn't stable. We want to provide a safe outlet for the people in need in our community. By teaching water-safety swim skills and forming a team for those inspired by lessons, we will create a love of sport in the hearts of many while teaching hundreds of people necessary life skills.
Donate Water-Safety Swim Lessons to Help us Equitably End Drownings in our Community!
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your tax-deductible contributions will enable us to meet our goals of preventing drowning and increasing mental resiliency among youth in our community.
Please help us continue to provide this much needed, free service to families in our beloved Eugene/Springfield community. You can make a custom donations via:
1) Venmo = @JAARProgram
2) GoFundMe = https://www.gofundme.com/f/JAAR-WaitingListAndEvents
3) PayPal = https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZHYHTM5MNJW8C
4) The below "Donate Now" button.
All donations go, in their entirety, to our participants' water-safety swim lessons and their equipment!
