Jabez Spann Foundation Inspiring Change

Jabez Spann Foundation Inspiring ChangeJabez Spann Foundation Inspiring ChangeJabez Spann Foundation Inspiring Change

Jabez Spann Foundation Inspiring Change

Jabez Spann Foundation Inspiring ChangeJabez Spann Foundation Inspiring ChangeJabez Spann Foundation Inspiring Change

The Story Behind the Jabez Spann Foundation

Jabez Spann Foundation was born out of a tragic loss but stands as a beacon of hope for families of missing persons and homicide victims. Jabez Spann was a bright, athletic, and kind-hearted 14-year-old boy from Sarasota, Florida. In September 2017, Jabez vanished without a trace, leaving his family and community desperate for answers. For over a year, his loved ones searched tirelessly, hoping for his safe return. Then, in 2019, their worst fears were confirmed—his remains were discovered in a rural area. His case, like so many others, left more questions than answers. Jabez’s disappearance and tragic fate highlighted the deep flaws in how missing person cases—especially those involving Black and Brown individuals—are handled. His family turned their grief into action, founding the Jabez Spann Foundation to raise awareness, support families in similar situations, and push for justice. Through advocacy, community outreach, and resources.

About Jabez Spann Foundation

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Our Mission

  • To raise awareness for missing persons and homicide victims
  • To provide direct support to affected families
  • To organize search efforts and community outreach programs
  • To collaborate with law enforcement and advocacy groups for justice

We believe that every voice matters, every story deserves to be told, and every life is worth remembering. Empower Communities Inspiring Change While Missing In America.

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Our History

Jabez Spann Foundation has been serving our communities since 2019 years. Our organization was established to address the growing need for assistance for those families in need of resources, spread awareness, and demand action.

How we help

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 ✔ Resources & Flyers – Assistance with creating and distributing missing persons flyers
✔ Community Outreach – Events, meetings, and initiatives to keep cases in the public eye
✔ Support for Families – Emotional, financial, and logistical support for those affected
✔ Case Spotlights – Bringing attention to unsolved cases through media and public advocacy
✔ Collaborations – Working with law enforcement, organizations, and volunteers to bring closure and justice

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Jaliek Rainwalker was a 12-year-old boy who disappeared from Greenwich, New York, in November 2007. His case, now classified as a probable homicide, remains unsolved and continues to attract national attention. 

Disappearance and Initial Investigation
Last seen: On November 1, 2007, Jaliek was picked up from respite care by his adoptive father, Stephen Kerr. They ate at a restaurant and drove to Kerr's father's empty home in Greenwich, New York, where they stayed for the night.

Reported missing: The next morning, Kerr told police that Jaliek had run away during the night. A note was left behind that said, "Dear everybody, I'm sorry for everything. I won't be a bother anymore. Goodbye, Jaliek".

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Missing Our Voices Podcast

The Missing Our Voices Podcast is dedicated to shedding light on the stories of missing persons and homicide victims, especially those whose cases have been overlooked or forgotten. Through powerful storytelling, in-depth discussions, and expert interviews, we bring awareness to families searching for answers and justice.

Join us as we amplify the voices of the unheard, share real-life cases, and engage with community leaders, advocates, and law enforcement. Every episode is a step toward justice, healing, and change.

🔹 Listen. Learn. Take Action.
🔹 Because Every Voice Matters.

Stay connected and tune in to the latest episodes!

https://redcircle.com/shows/eb412a55-2f11-4d39-bf5c-94581f317c00

 

Healing Hearts

Mission Statement:

Healing Hearts: is dedicated to nurturing emotional wellness, self-love, and healing for individuals and families impacted by trauma, grief, or loss. We provide compassionate, culturally rooted mental health support that empowers people to reclaim their peace, restore their hope, and embrace their full selves.

Healing Hearts is the self-care and mental wellness branch of the Jabez Spann Foundation, created to support individuals and families navigating the heavy emotional toll of missing loved ones, homicide, and unresolved trauma. This initiative offers  spa days, holistic care through therapeutic experiences, mindfulness workshops, mental health education, grief counseling, and rejuvenating events designed to help participants breathe again. With a heart-centered focus on healing in safe, sacred spaces, Embrace You creates opportunities for restoration and empowerment—through community support, creative expression, and personal growth. Whether it's a quiet retreat, a group journaling session, or a wellness kit delivered with love, our goal is to remind every person that healing is not only possible—it's their right.

VICTIMS SURVIVORS

At Jabez Spann Foundation, we envision a world where every person has access to the resources they need to live a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life. We strive to create a world where everyone has that opportunity. Some resources help with trauma, funeral arrangements, and medical. 

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Jabez Spann Foundation Heros: Resources

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Missing Persons Resources

  1. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
     
    • Website: www.missingkids.org
    • Assists with missing children cases, flyer creation, and Amber Alerts.

  1. The Black & Missing Foundation
     
    • Website: www.blackandmissinginc.com
    • Specializes in bringing awareness to missing persons of color.

  1. NamUs (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System)
     
    • Website: www.namus.gov
    • A federal resource where families can report missing persons and access forensic services.

  1. Doe Network
     
    • Website: www.doenetwork.org
    • A volunteer-based organization focused on solving cold cases.

  1. National Missing Persons Helpline (211/988 in many areas)
     
    • Connects families with crisis resources and law enforcement support.

Homicide Victim Advocacy & Justice Resources

  1. National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
     
    • Website: www.trynova.org
    • Provides support services for families of homicide victims.

  1. Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
     
    • Website: www.pomc.com
    • Offers grief support, legal assistance, and advocacy for families of homicide victims.

  1. Crime Victim Compensation Programs (State-Based)
     
    • Website: www.nacvcb.org
    • Provides financial assistance for funeral costs, counseling, and victim-related expenses.

  1. VictimConnect Resource Center
     
    • Website: www.victimconnect.org
    • Offers confidential assistance for crime victims and connects them with resources.

Law Enforcement & Search Assistance

  1. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Missing Persons Division
     
    • Website: www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap
    • Investigates missing persons, kidnapping, and human trafficking cases.

  1. Community United Effort (CUE) Center for Missing Persons
     
    • Website: www.ncmissingpersons.org
    • Provides boots-on-the-ground search teams for missing persons.

  1. The Polly Klaas Foundation
     
    • Website: www.pollyklaas.org
    • Offers family support and organizes search efforts.

  1. Texas EquuSearch
     
    • Website: www.texasequusearch.org
    • Specializes in search and rescue operations for missing persons.

Mental Health & Grief Support for Families

  1. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
     
    • Website: www.nami.org
    • Provides mental health resources for grieving families.

  1. The Compassionate Friends
     
    • Website: www.compassionatefriends.org
    • Support group for parents who have lost children.

  1. The Dougy Center – Grief Support for Children & Families
     
    • Website: www.dougy.org
    • Provides resources for children and families coping with loss.


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