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Welcome, Oprah’s Book Club Readers! 

We’re honored to celebrate Ann Packer’s Some Bright Nowhere—and humbled by the opportunity to contribute to the live Oprah’s Book Club Podcast taping.
 
In the novel, Eliot’s devotion as a caregiver and loyal companion to Claire mirrors what Jack’s is all about. 
 
If you’re here because of Oprah’s Book Club, Ann Packer’s novel, or you just care about guys who are caregivers, you’re in the right place.
Helping Men Rediscover Their Strength. 
I'M A CAREGIVER LOOKING FOR STRENGTH
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Meet Tom.
His transformation was made possible by donors like you.

I didn't know how to comfort someone who was dying, how to talk to our five daughters, or how to lead a family through fear. And I sure didn't know how to ask for help. Then I found Jack's and it changed everything. - Tom

The Impact
Together, we turn quiet struggles into shared strength.

 

97% of men who engage with Jack’s report feeling on average 80% more equipped for their caregiving role.

Why They Give

"It's an organization that's aligned to the change I want to see in the world. Michelle's fairly stable, but her disease isn't going to be stable forever. I guess in a way I want to have my ducks in a row and know what support I'll be able to tap in the future if I need it. It's a little bit of paying it forward...I want to make sure that Jack's is there and is healthy and is able to support me."

Rob
Rob
Donor

"Anyone who’s faced the challenge of caring for a loved one with cancer will tell you that it challenges you to grow. It’s made me a way better boss. A way better husband. A way better father. A way better person. I’m a lot more empathetic than I ever was. I continue to find more opportunities to just be humble and caring and compassionate.  I believe what Jack’s did for me was accelerate that growth, maybe even exponentially."

Rich
Rich
Donor

"I give out of a debt of gratitude for the support I got when my wife was dying. It was in the last few months that Jack's threw out a life line for me. I took action based on what I learned. And I deeply appreciate it now."

Jake
Jake
Donor

How You Change Lives

See the difference your support makes—real stories, real change.

Why Give?

Our donors aren’t just supporters—they’re community builders and lifesavers.
 
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I just listened to someone talk about their first experience at one of your gatherings and how WELCOMED they felt. This is someone who is really in need of community and connection, for more reasons than just their caregiver status. Hearing about their experience made me want to cry, in a good way. – Angie

Frequently Asked Questions

​Because Jack’s is unique, we get a lot of questions. We decided to answer those we get most often.

 

What does Jack's mean when we say "Caregiver"?

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.

​What is Jack’s mission?

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

Where must one live to receive support from Jack's?

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.

What does Jack's mean when we say "Sequel Maker"?

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.