Climbing to New Heights
Committed to motivating and incentivizing inner-city youth, Jabaal brings career mentors together to help youth develop their passions beyond sports. He Invests in real estate; taking charge of his real estate journey, managing properties and venturing beyond Airbnb and short term rentals, he’s looking to expand into multi-unit and international investments. He Cultivates volunteer work. Driven by his own lack of mentorship, he volunteers to coach at his old high school, guiding athletes and instilling the discipline and motivation of football, regardless of their ambition. He Elevates his son by preparing him for college and guiding him into manhood, being his son's support through every step of the journey is his top priority.
Jabaal Sheard Foundation
Through his foundation, Jabaal serves single-parent households and at-risk youth in diverse communities. Hosting youth camps, his goal is to motivate, involve, and engage kids in positive activities, keeping them away from the potential troubles that can arise during summer breaks. The foundation’s efforts also showcase career opportunities from fashion to law enforcement, inspiring youth to explore their passions beyond sports. Since its 2017 inception, the foundation has been instrumental in building resilience, fostering motivation, and providing incentives to empower historically underserved youth towards brighter futures.
VIEW THE FOUNDATIOnConquering Kili
Always wanting to be a part of The Chris Long Foundation, Jabaal joined the Waterboys’ 2023 Conquering Kili class, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise funds and shed light on the rampant water insecurities within East African communities. The journey pushed him in ways he never expected, overcoming his fear of heights, sleeping in a tent for the first time, and adjusting to the altitude were extremely difficult. Despite the challenges, he enjoyed spending time with students in the area, planting a tree for each climber, and going on a Tanzanian safari. The experience brought out the competitiveness within and helped provide life-sustaining drinking water to communities in need.
CHRIS LONG FOUNDATION WATERBOYS
"PAC was a blessing following the NFL, motivating me for the next chapter. Just like football, it’s going to take reps to be the best I can be moving forward. PAC helped me realize there is more to come."
Jabaal Sheard
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