Our Programs

To Jack's a "Caregiver" is a non-professional, unpaid person caring for another person facing a health crisis. Caregivers can be spouses, partners, friends, neighbors, or family of any kind.

To improve the way guys think, feel, and act through every phase of their caregiving journey.

We offer virtual support to Caregivers anywhere in the United States or Canada. Our in-person programming currently operates in Minnesota only. If you are interested in learning how to bring our in-person programming to your community please contact us.

To Jack's a "Sequel Maker" is a caregiver after the death of the person they were caring for. Caregivers in this situation often ask, "who am I now?". Our Sequel Makers program helps men find that answer.

For too long, men have been taught to stay strong by staying silent. Jack’s helps men who care for others feel seen, supported, and connected – turning quiet struggles into shared strength.

While building an organization where men are the mission, we discovered including women is a win-win. Our Jack-to-Jack, Storm Chasers, and Help! I'm a Caregiver! are exclusively for men, while all other programs are open to all Caregivers.

Since our inception women have been among our biggest cheerleaders. Many donate, serve on our board, and volunteer in a variety of capacities. Together, we imagine a world where caregiving is no longer viewed as just a "women’s role"—because last we checked, love and responsibility don’t come with gender labels.

​Anyone who identifies as a man can become a Jack. And anyone can become a ChangeMaker. Health crises do not discriminate and neither do we. Jack’s Caregiver Coalition does not discriminate against any person in membership in the organization on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, culture, language, disability, age, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socioeconomic status, military status or other protected class status as provided by applicable law. In addition to providing a discrimination-free community, Jack’s Caregiver Coalition is committed to providing a positive and supportive environment for caregivers through programming and activities tailored to its members’ needs.

A Klatch is a casual, friendly Jack’s gathering where people share stories, advice, and connection. We offer monthly in-person and virtual Caregiver Klatches, and monthly in-person Sequel Maker Klatches.