Support for parents & guardians with disabilities and health disadvantages.
Empowerment for their children
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Our Story
Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, Jacqueline bore witness to countless injustices and disparaging circumstances within her neighborhood. Among countless issues, one that stuck with Jackie was the growing epidemic of chronic debilitating conditions in people of color, affecting not only adults within the community but also their children.
When she was 12, her father, and sole provider, fell ill. Shortly after, he had a stroke that left him partially disabled. Having her father in and out of the hospital took a massive toll on her young, impressionable mind and immensely impacted her life. Concerned about her father's well-being and being his support system, she did not get a chance to fully enjoy being a kid. As an adult, she realized that this was a common theme within her community, and she wanted to break the cycle.
That idea led to the start of Your Special Day, a non-profit organization with the purpose of reminding boys and girls growing up in underserved communities that their circumstances do not define them. The objective of “Your Special Day” is to free these bright, beautiful children from their typical stressors and give them an opportunity to take some time to live and laugh while supporting and empowering their parents with additional services for the whole family.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower and support parents living with debilitating chronic conditions and their children through education, referrals, nutrition, and special days.
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Our Vision
We know it takes a village to raise a child. We envision an inclusive community free of disparities where both parents in need and their children can receive the support to thrive with dignity.
Our Values
Dignity
We value and respect everyone that we encounter.
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Equity
We believe that all families deserve access to opportunities and resources to thrive with dignity.
​Empowerment
We believe all people regardless of their abilities should have autonomy and increase their agency.
Community
We believe in the African proverb that “it takes a village to raise a happy, and healthy child.”
Unity
We believe that it is very important to unite families that include parents with debilitating chronic conditions.
Well-being
We are here to empower and advocate for the well-being of disabled families so they can continue to participate in their own improvements in different areas of their lives.
