Empowering Youth. Strengthening Families.

Every child has potential.
We help them discover it.

At Just By CHANCE, every opportunity is a chance to succeed. Through mentorship, leadership training, and character development, we empower youth to believe in themselves, grow with confidence, and build stronger communities.

Mentorship

Lifelong Impact

Leadership

Building Confidence

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Stronger Communities

Empowering families together.

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Commitment to Youth

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Who We Are

WHO IS JUST BY CHANCE?

Just By CHANCE, Limited Liability Company is a youth and family empowerment organization committed to helping children, teens, and families recognize their potential and achieve success. We believe that greatness isn't an accident—it's cultivated through intentional guidance and unwavering support.

  • Meaningful Mentorship

    Positive guidance creating lifelong impact for every child.

  • Leadership Training

    Building unshakeable confidence and developing tomorrow's leaders.

Explore Our Programs
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Empowering Families

One story at a time

WHY WAS JUST BY CHANCE CREATED?

We believe that every child deserves a CHANCE. Every CHANCE can change a future. Because leaving a child's future to CHANCE is a risk we refuse to take. We exist to bridge the gap between potential and reality.

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Discover Potential

Every child has a unique gift waiting to be uncovered. We provide the environment and resources to help them find their spark.

Believe Deeply

Confidence is built through consistent encouragement. We stand in their corner until they learn to stand fiercely in their own.

Become Great

From belief to action. We equip youth and families with the practical tools needed to build stronger communities and achieve lasting success.

Moments That Matter

Our Mission In Action

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Mentorship

One-on-One Guidance

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Community

Building Lasting Bonds

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Achievement

Celebrating Every Win

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Outreach

Serving Together

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Empowering Tomorrow

Shaping Character, Building Leaders, Transforming Lives

OUR CORE PILLARS

Comprehensive programs designed to empower youth, strengthen family bonds, and build resilient communities from the ground up.

Mentorship

Positive guidance yielding lifelong impact. We pair youth with dedicated mentors who care.

Leadership Training

Building confidence and developing the next generation of community leaders.

Character Development

Instilling core values, resilience, and emotional intelligence for real-world challenges.

Academic Support

Tutoring and resources to ensure students excel in the classroom and beyond.

Programs In Action

See Our Pillars Come To Life

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Mentorship

One-on-One Guidance

Real connections that shape futures, one conversation at a time.

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Leadership

Leadership Workshops

Hands-on training that builds confidence and community changemakers.

Character development group activity with diverse youth learning values and life skills together
Character

Values In Action

Building resilience, empathy, and integrity through real-world experiences.

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EVERY CHILD HAS POTENTIAL.

WE HELP THEM DISCOVER IT.
BELIEVE IT. BECOME IT.

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Get Involved

Help Us Build
Stronger Youth.

Every child has potential. Whether you want to enroll a youth, become a mentor, or support our community initiatives, your journey starts here. Success isn't left to CHANCE.

Email Us

paulettajones@justchance.org / markojones@justchance.org

Call Today

(214) 444-8815

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The Visionaries

Meet the Founders

Passionate leaders united by a shared belief: every young person deserves a mentor, a chance, and a future full of possibility.

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Marko Jones

Executive Director & Founder

markojones@justchance.org

Marko Jones is the Co-Founder of Just By CHANCE, Limited Liability Company, and a dedicated community leader focused on inspiring youth and strengthening families. With a servant's heart and a vision for empowering the next generation, he strives to create opportunities that foster leadership, character development, educational achievement, and personal growth. Through mentorship, faith, and community engagement, Marko is committed to helping young individuals understand that their future is defined by purpose when given the opportunity to thrive.

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Founder

Pauletta Jones

Executive Director & Founder

paulettajones@justchance.org

Pauletta Jones is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Just By CHANCE, Limited Liability Company. She is a devoted advocate for youth, families, and community engagement with a passion for helping others reach their full potential. Through innovative programs, mentorship, and meaningful partnerships, she equips students and families with the tools, confidence, and resources needed to succeed. Her commitment to service is driven by the belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive and that every success story begins with someone who cares.

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