Autism Awareness, Real Estate, Jeep Life and Ducking for a Cause
Giving Back
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Elizabeth was searching for a local organization to Richmond to partner with after relocating back to RVA that would embrace a larger community and she now partners with, fundraises for, volunteers with and collaborates with Jacob's Chance, a non-profit which benefits a wide range of individuals 5-40 years old who have developmental and or, intellectual disabilities.
Elizabeth started working with Autism Speaks on the Richmond Committee and Chaired the Richmond Walk several years before moving to Hampton Roads where she established a relationship with Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters in early 2022 and continued to renew her agreement until relocating back to RVA in 2024! She proudly supported CHKD Developmental Pediatrics Department by making donations on every closed real estate transaction in honor of her clients during the year. She was also involved with several other organizations that benefitted Special Needs Children. Now she has the partnership with Jacob's Chance which enhances the lives of many in a wider age range along with being more involved personally with volunteering and giving back.
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Diversity and Inclusion!
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Meet
Kate Mardigian, Founder and Executive Director Born in Charleston, WV and raised in Richmond, VA. Mom of two grown sons and Gigi to two amazing granddaughters. Enjoys hiking, live music, and ice cream cones. How small is Richmond? When Kate and Elizabeth met and were talking about where they grew up, schools attended...Elizabeth asked if she knew her sister and Yes they were good friends in school all those years ago and they grew up within a couple blocks of each other....RVA is very small for such a large City! |
About Jacob's Chance
Jacob’s Chance is a 501c3 organization that is dedicated to promoting wellness for youth and young adults with special needs through athletic programs, social experiences, exercise, education, volunteerism, and skills training. We want to enrich the lives of children, teens and young adults with disabilities, along with their families, through shared activities, athletics, socialization and education while promoting acceptance, understanding, and inclusion through public awareness.
Jacob’s Chance is a 501c3 organization that is dedicated to promoting wellness for youth and young adults with special needs through athletic programs, social experiences, exercise, education, volunteerism, and skills training. We want to enrich the lives of children, teens and young adults with disabilities, along with their families, through shared activities, athletics, socialization and education while promoting acceptance, understanding, and inclusion through public awareness.
Over 10 years of providing athletics, enrichment, and community to those
of all abilities across the Greater Richmond Region
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 804-640-8109
Registered Charity
of all abilities across the Greater Richmond Region
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 804-640-8109
Registered Charity
Elizabeth's Story
She has a child with ADHD, Genetic Syndrome and is also on the Spectrum - she searched for the answers that would help her get her child what was needed; she understands the struggle and the fight.
Elizabeth's Search For The Missing Piece began in 2015 when she received custody of her Grandson Dillon at 11 months of age. In the beginning, it was thought he was just developmentally delayed - Years of appointments and testing even a full DNA test with specialists along with talking with anyone who may have some direction to help her find the answers. Most of the direction received was from talking with others and being guided by those who had been through similar situations. In late 2021 after being on a waitlist for 6 months to have Dillon see a Developmental Pediatrician the real testing began and the missing Piece was found - Autism Spectrum, Genetic Syndrome and ADHD.
Now she continues in regards to his Education Plan, Medication and Therapy but they are moving forward. The intent with her partnerships is to be able to share her experiences with others and to assist in helping to fundraise in her Community to help others and hopefully to prevent her experience from happening to other families. Dillon's road to find the missing Piece was a hard one with a lot of ups and downs and many times she just had to sit back and take a break with a long cry before venturing out to search again for the answer that she had to find. She's very thankful to those who helped guide me, made suggestions, supported them and helped to get to the answer. If you are on the Search For The Missing Piece feel free to reach out to her she'd be happy to listen and make suggestions or guide you to others who can.
Today she has a partnership with Jacob's Chance which embraces all disabilities promoting inclusion and diversity. She continues to make donations from her real estate sales, collaborates, fundraises, volunteers and partners with them to assist in outreach to a larger community.
Elizabeth's Search For The Missing Piece began in 2015 when she received custody of her Grandson Dillon at 11 months of age. In the beginning, it was thought he was just developmentally delayed - Years of appointments and testing even a full DNA test with specialists along with talking with anyone who may have some direction to help her find the answers. Most of the direction received was from talking with others and being guided by those who had been through similar situations. In late 2021 after being on a waitlist for 6 months to have Dillon see a Developmental Pediatrician the real testing began and the missing Piece was found - Autism Spectrum, Genetic Syndrome and ADHD.
Now she continues in regards to his Education Plan, Medication and Therapy but they are moving forward. The intent with her partnerships is to be able to share her experiences with others and to assist in helping to fundraise in her Community to help others and hopefully to prevent her experience from happening to other families. Dillon's road to find the missing Piece was a hard one with a lot of ups and downs and many times she just had to sit back and take a break with a long cry before venturing out to search again for the answer that she had to find. She's very thankful to those who helped guide me, made suggestions, supported them and helped to get to the answer. If you are on the Search For The Missing Piece feel free to reach out to her she'd be happy to listen and make suggestions or guide you to others who can.
Today she has a partnership with Jacob's Chance which embraces all disabilities promoting inclusion and diversity. She continues to make donations from her real estate sales, collaborates, fundraises, volunteers and partners with them to assist in outreach to a larger community.
Elizabeth has worked with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network, Autism Speaks and local Food Banks through volunteering and fundraising for the Children. She has received numerous awards for her positive impact through significant outreach to uplift her community.
How her partnership works with Jacob's Chance: When she lists or sells a home and it closes she makes a donation in honor of her Clients who work with her to support their programs. It's this simple - Sell or Buy a Home with Elizabeth and she makes the donation!
How her partnership works with Jacob's Chance: When she lists or sells a home and it closes she makes a donation in honor of her Clients who work with her to support their programs. It's this simple - Sell or Buy a Home with Elizabeth and she makes the donation!
Disclosure: Elizabeth is a Licensed REALTOR and Real Estate Broker in the Commonwealth of Virginia
