ABOUT US
Jacob’s Ladder, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization that faithfully serves our community through educational programming and training. Our mission is to reduce the number of juveniles entering and returning to the juvenile justice system.
Considering the social climate encapsulating our nation and area, Jacob's Ladder has focused on expanding programming to increase efforts to address academics, crime, and outreach within communities in need. We work daily to improve the lives of our participants by ensuring that they understand the importance of education, develop work skills to advance in life, and have the desire to be gainfully employed.
Our Executive Team & Board Of Directors.
Jarriel Jordan, Sr.
Executive Director and Founder, Jacob's Ladder Youth Foundation
Mr. Jordan has worked to positively impact the Prince George’s County community for over thirty years. He founded Jacob’s Ladder to continuously provide local youth the opportunity to maximize their potential and promote productive citizenship. Mr. Jordan received his Bachelor’s Degree from Bowie State University.
Adonica Renee Pickett
Board Member, Jacob'S Ladder Youth Foundation
Adonica Renée Pickett is the owner of Miles Away Travel 2, a travel consultancy dedicated to providing personalized travel service and savings to meet their client's travel needs. Mrs. Pickett has a passion for serving young people and empowering their success. She faithfully serves the Youth Ministry and Servant Leader of the College Ministry at Mount Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton, MD.
Riquicha Fowler
Board member, Jacob's Ladder Youth Foundation
Riquicha Fowler is the Founder/Director of SPARKLE, a non-profit organization focused on helping teens and young women achieve optimum impact in their life. Ms. Fowler is also an ordained Evangelist and a faithful member of the Kingdom of God Worship Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. She serves as Vice President on their Board of Directors and started the Youthful Impact Ministry, where she provides spiritual instruction and counseling to youth and parents.
Michael Delaney
Board member, Jacob's Ladder Youth Foundation
Michael Delaney is the owner of Platinum Professional Biohazard Cleanup, a contrator specializing in restoring trauma scenes. Mr. Delaney has more than twenty-eight dedicated years in law enforcement, twenty-three of which came as a faithful member of the Prince George’s County Police Department. Mr. Delaney served as a homicide detective for fourteen of those years.
Winston Wilson
Board member, Jacob's Ladder Youth Foundation
Winston Wilson is a fifteen-year veteran of the Prince George’s County Police Department and currently serves within the Internal Affairs Unit. Sergeant Wilson enjoys giving back to our community by working with youth. Sergeant Wilson coaches for the New Carrollton Boys and Girls Club and the Prince George’s County Police Department - Police Athletic League (PAL).
Grant Awards
Recipient of Prince George’s County Community Partnership Grant
Recipient of Prince George’s County Hope in Action Anti-Violence Project Grant
Recipient of PepsiCo Foundation Smiles in Action Award
Prince George’s County Council (District 6) Community Recognition Award for our Juvenile Reentry
Annual Reports
