Building a Future of Hope
The Jack Adams Memorial Fund is dedicated to honoring Jack’s legacy by providing scholarships for individuals seeking substance abuse recovery treatment. In partnership with Guardian Recovery, we ensure that financial barriers never stand in the way of life-saving care. Our existence is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves access to the community and support needed to heal.
The Spirit of Jack Adams
Jack Adams was more than an exceptional lacrosse player and a dedicated teammate; he was a friend whose kindness left an indelible mark on everyone he met. Known for his nurturing soul and a constant willingness to help others, Jack’s presence was a gift to his family, his team, and his community.
When Jack passed, his community chose to transform grief into a powerful mission. The Jack Adams Memorial Fund was born from the desire to honor his legacy by extending the same care and support Jack gave to his peers. We started with a simple belief: that no one should be denied the chance at recovery due to financial barriers.
Today, the fund stands as a beacon of hope for those battling substance abuse. By providing scholarships in partnership with Guardian Recovery, we carry Jack’s spirit forward, ensuring that his legacy lives on through the healthy, thriving lives of those he continues to help from across the field.
The Impact of Our Community Support
Residential Care
Comprehensive Support
Full-time residential scholarships provide a stable environment for individuals to focus entirely on their initial phase of recovery without financial burden.
Growing Our Reach
X+ scholarships awarded since YEAR
Every scholarship represents a life reconnected to hope and a family strengthened by the power of recovery and community support.
Outpatient Transition
Sustainable Growth
Scholarships for outpatient treatment allow individuals to reintegrate into the workforce and community while maintaining vital professional care.
The Heart of Our Fund
Guided by family, friends, and community leaders, our team is united by a shared commitment to recovery and honoring Jack's enduring legacy of compassion.
Board of Directors
LEADERSHIP
Adams Family
Volunteer Core
Our board provides the strategic vision needed to ensure every scholarship reaches those in the greatest need.
FOUNDERS
The family carries Jack's spirit forward, building personal connections with every recovery story supported by the fund.
ADVOCACY
Clinical Advisors
Our volunteers bring the community together through events and outreach, spreading hope to families in crisis.
GUIDANCE
Working alongside Guardian Recovery, our advisors ensure we fund high-quality treatment that leads to lasting healing.
Stronger Together
Our mission is made possible through the dedicated support of our partners at Guardian Recovery and the overwhelming generosity of our donors and community sponsors. Together, we provide the essential resources and clinical excellence required to guide families toward lasting recovery and hope. Your commitment ensures Jack’s legacy continues to open doors for those seeking a new beginning.