Where Your Donations Go: How We Make Every Dollar Count
Here’s how we ensure every dollar works as hard as possible for the people and communities we serve

A Quick Breakdown
For every dollar you donate, here’s how it’s spent:
Take a Look At The Grants We've Awarded by Year
Over its first six years, the Friends of Jack Foundation has distributed $579,419 in direct grants throughout the local community.
This grant was part of a three-year promise totaling $116,292 to fund the salary and benefits of a part-time Child Life Specialist at the North Dartmouth satellite office.
This grant made possible the purchase of a brand new baby warmer for the maternity department in Charlton Hospital.
This grant covered the salary and benefits for a full-time Child Life Specialist in the hospital’s emergency department.
This grant was part of a three-year promise totaling $116,292 to fund the salary and benefits of a part-time Child Life Specialist at the North Dartmouth satellite office.
The grant provided funding for all of the supplies used by the Child Life department through out the year, including toys, games, coloring books, etc.
This grant helped fund construction of the Special Care Nursery at St. Luke’s Hospital, which provides acute care to newborns who need additional medical care after delivery.
This grant covered all the expenses of an end-of-life trip for the Martin family. This was the final wish of Shane Martin, a local teacher who passed away shortly afterward from cancer.
This grant helped the Stone family, who lost everything in a house fire in Providence, begin to rebuild their life.
This grant was part of a three-year promise totaling $116,292 to fund the salary and benefits of a part-time Child Life Specialist at the North Dartmouth satellite office.
This grant supported the acquisition and training of two dogs, which were paired with deputies at the correctional facility for community service, particularly in schools.
This grant covered a portion of the salary and benefits for a Child Life Specialist in the hospital.
The multi-year grant, totaling $280,000, enabled Southcoast Health to provide 100 hours of Child Life Specialist coverage per week. The goal is to have a Child Life Specialist available around the clock, 24/7, in the emergency department at St. Luke’s Hospital..
This grant supported life-enhancing experiences to kids facing medical challenges.
This grant supported postpartum mothers on the South Coast.
This grant assisted with the purchase of a new laser for the scar management program, and a virtual reality (VR) system to provide a non-pharmacologic pain management option for inpatient burn survivors during painful procedures.
This grant supported the general fund.
This grant supported postpartum mothers on the South Coast.
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