History
Our Story
2020
Celebrated
- Celebrated 15 years of raising awareness, providing support and funding for post-adoption services to help adoptive families remain strong and united, together forever
2019
Recognized
- Jockey International, Inc. was recognized as one of the top 100 best adoption-friendly workplaces by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
2019
Backpacks
- 10,445 national backpacks distributed – a small gesture with a big impact on a child’s life
2018
Partnered
- Partnered with Adopt Together
2017-2018
Sponsored
- Sponsored Creating a Family (CAF) radio show and podcasts focusing on adoption-related topics
2017
Created
- Created College Ambassador Program to bring awareness of Jockey Being Family on college campuses
2017
Developed
- Developed a new “Donna” bear and Jockey Being Family blanket, which was sold online and included in backpacks distributed nationwide
2016
Social Media
- Gained presence on social media and expanded our reach through Facebook’s Share your Story and Traveling Sam campaigns
2016
JBF Gala
- Held the first-ever Jockey Being Family Gala and Golf Outing, which is our largest yearly fundraising event
2015
New Logo
- Created a meaningful new Jockey Being Family logo that represents strength, family and adoption