Salute to Scholars Applications

January 12, 2024

Salute to Scholars Applications Now Available Education was very important to Vincent, as he fulfilled a promise he made to his parents by completing his college degree after his professional football career came to an end. With that in mind, the Jackson in Action 83 Foundation has opened its annual application period for the Salute […]

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Bid for a Cause!

December 12, 2023

Support Military Families and Place Your Bid! Support local military families and place your bid in the foundation’s online auction. The auction will run through Noon on Thursday, December 14. When you give, you support programs that positively impact military children and families’ educational, emotional, and physical health. From our annual Youth in Action sports camp for military children, […]

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Summer Send-Off

July 19, 2023

JIA83’s Summer Send-Off We’re happy to partner with the MacDill Youth Center to host the Summer Send-Off on Friday, Aug. 11 from 6-9pm. Parents, drop off your kids for a night of games, food, and fun so you can enjoy some much-needed time to yourselves before the grind of the school year kicks back in! […]

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10th Annual Military Moms Baby Shower

June 12, 2023

10th Annual Military Moms Baby Shower The Jackson in Action 83 Foundation is hosting our 10th Annual Military Moms Baby Shower on Saturday, Sept. 30 in Tampa. Applications are being accepted from active duty and reserve personnel E6 and below who are stationed in the Tampa Bay area. As the event can only accommodate 40 […]

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9th Annual Youth in Action Camp

May 4, 2023

Youth in Action Camp Registration Now Open The Jackson in Action 83 Foundation is now accepting applications for the 9th Annual Youth in Action Camp. The event will be held on Friday, June 16 at the MacDill AFB Health and Wellness Center. Registration will begin at 8 am, and the camp activities will run from 8:30 […]

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3rd Annual Vincent Jackson Memorial Golf Tournament

March 25, 2022

3rd Annual Vincent Jackson Memorial Golf Tournament We are excited to host the 3rd Annual Vincent Jackson Memorial Golf Tournament at Eisenhower Golf Club (Blue Course) located at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO on Friday, June 23, 2023. Foursomes and additional sponsorship opportunities are now available by clicking here. Vincent, a graduate […]

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8th Annual Youth in Action Camp

June 16, 2021

JIA83 Youth in Action Camp The 8th Annual JIA83 Youth in Action Camp presented by Stepp’s Towing is being held on Friday, July 30th at Heroes Paradise in Brandon. The camp is FREE* and open to children between the ages of 6-15 who are from a military family. CAMP REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 100 CAMPERS! PLEASE […]

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Vincent Jackson Memorial Golf Tournament

April 14, 2021

Vincent Jackson Memorial Golf Tournament Vincent often spoke fondly of his adolescent years spent in Colorado Springs while his father was stationed at Fort Carson. With the support of many good and faithful friends, the Jackson in Action 83 Foundation is hosting the Puma Golf  Cobra Golf  Vincent Jackson Memorial Golf Tournament presented by Mr. […]

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2021 Scholarship Applications

March 4, 2021

2021 Salute to Scholars Scholarship Applications Now Available We are currently accepting applications for the 2021 Salute to Scholars scholarships. Through this program, the foundation awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have a parent/guardian who is serving or has served in the Armed Forces. Three scholarships are awarded to seniors from Hillsborough or […]

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Knob Creek “Batch 83” Raffle

October 6, 2020

Knob Creek “Batch 83” Raffle Cask Social Kitchen is releasing a limited number of bottles of Knob Creek Single Barrel Select. Dubbed “Batch 83,” the barrel of this exclusive release of Knob Creek was hand selected by Cask’s owner and former professional football player Vincent Jackson who wore #83 throughout his career. A limited number […]

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