Reach. Teach. Inspire

Empowering and equipping young adults through community, mentorship and skill development.

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Welcome to Jacob’s Journey

Jacob’s Journey is a registered NJ 501 ( c ) ( 3 )non-profit organization based in Salem County, NJ and dedicated to serving the young adult community. We work with all young adults, ages 18-25, including those who feel alone, overwhelmed, or unsure of their direction in life.

Jacob’s Journey was born from both love and loss.

It is inspired by my son, Jacob McCoy.

Jacob was a bright, kind, and deeply caring young man who struggled silently with undiagnosed depression, food addiction, and isolation. Like many young adults, he found himself stuck in cycles of shame and struggled without the support system he needed.

Jacob passed away on January 1, 2022, just 15 days before his 25th birthday.

Read Jacob’s Story

How You Can Help

Jacob’s Journey cannot do this alone. We need partners, supporters, and community leaders to help us change lives. You can made an immediate impact by:

Donating

Your financial gifts allow us to provide mentorship, workshops, and resources to young adults in need.

Volunteering

Join us in mentoring, leading events, or supporting our outreach programs.

Sharing

Spread our mission with friends, family, and your community to help us reach more young adults.

Praying

We know that it is not Jacob’s Journey that changes lives, but the power of God Almighty! Prayer is our most powerful tool!

🍕 It’s pizza time! 🍕

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🍕 It’s pizza time! 🍕 *

Just in time for back to school and football season.

Starting today and for the next 4 weeks, we’re selling Little Caesars Pizza Kits and Meal Deal Codes to raise money for Jacob's Journey. We offer young adults life coaching, mentoring, social events, workshops, & everyday life. This fundraiser will help us to provide more resources and to reach more young people. To reach our goal, we need everyone’s help. It’s easy to join the fun! 

Jacob's Journey has its own unique link to send to your friends & family across the country so they can buy delicious Meal Deals and/or Pizza Kits and support our fundraiser.

Post our unique link on your social media pages to reach even more people. Don't forget to buy your own!

MEAL DEAL ONLINE FUNDRAISING - PICK UP AT LITTLE CAESARS

  • Choose a meal deal and receive a redeemable email code that is valid for one year.

PIZZA KITS ONLINE FUNDRAISING - MAILED TO BUYERS 

  • Pizza Kits will be delivered directly to buyers via FedEx

👉 To see the fundraiser, click the link below. This link will also be available on the Jacob's Journey website.

Our Mission

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Jacob’s Journey exists to help young adults build connection, confidence, and direction through community, mentorship, coaching, and personal growth.

We believe no young adult should have to face life alone.

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  • Community and belonging

  • Mentorship and coaching

  • Personal development and life skills

  • Emotional support and guidance

  • A safe place to grow and find direction

What We Offer

Who We Serve

We are here for young adults who feel:

  • Alone or disconnected

  • Lost or without direction

  • Overwhelmed by life transitions

  • In need of support and encouragement

We also support parents who are looking for help for their young adult children.

You Are Not Alone

If you are a young adult searching for support—or someone who loves one—Jacob’s Journey is here for you.
We believe healing, growth, and purpose are possible when no one has to walk alone.

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Two young men playing cornhole outdoors during the evening with a row of cornhole boards painted in red and blue. One man is wearing a black t-shirt, khaki shorts, and holding a towel. The other man is wearing a black t-shirt, gray shorts, and a backwards cap. The background includes trees, parked cars, a utility pole, and a blue storage container.

Jacob’s Journey Clubhouse

234 N. Broadway
Suite #3
Pennsville, NJ 08070

Suite 3 is located below and to the left of Uniq Electronics Radio Shack entrance where you see the awning. Come down the stairs to the exterior doors. Once inside go straight into the Jacob’s Journey Clubhouse.

 

Upcoming Events

  • Sept. 10

    6:30 -8:00 PM

  • Sept. 14

    6:30-7:30 PM

  • Sept. 17

    6:30-8:00 PM