DeMarcus Ware – Jonathan’s Place

DeMarcus Ware may be a Denver Bronco now, but he will be mostly remembered for his All-Pro years as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. During his time with Dallas, Ware forged a special relationship with the Dallas-based charity, Jonathan’s Place.

The mission of Jonathan’s Place is to provide a safe, loving home and specialized services to children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected.

Jonathan’s place offers four programs to benefit children in these dire circumstances:

The Emergency Shelter provides residential care and specialized services to newborns and children up to 17 years old. We are the only organization in Dallas County that provides residential services to children under the age of 10. While at Jonathan’s Place, each child receives medical and dental exams, developmental, psychological assessments, weekly individual and group therapy and is enrolled in school.

The Foster Care & Adoption program recruits, trains and supports foster and adoptive parents. Case managers work to place children into a Jonathan’s Place foster home that is qualified to meet the individual needs of that child. Should a child become eligible for adoption, we provide a continuum of care for the child and their adoptive family.

The Girls Residential Treatment Program provides a home for girls between the ages of 10 – 17, who are in need of therapeutic residential care and specialized professional services. These girls have experienced neglect, abandonment, physical, emotional and sexual abuse. The Girls Residential Treatment Program is the only licensed residential placement option of its kind in Dallas County.

The Safe Place program is a national outreach and runaway prevention program designed to educate middle and high school aged children about abuse and provides immediate help and safety to youth in crisis.

Even though he now plays for the Denver Broncos, Ware has maintained his relationship with Jonathan’s Place, even going back to emcee an event for the organization in 2014.

To learn more or provide financial support, visit jpkids.org.