JUST ONE MORE FOUNDATION

We are a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to inspiring hope and providing opportunity for individuals who have experienced hardships and the organizations that serve them.

how we help

Current Round of Grant Applications

We have grants available for individuals. We are currently putting a pause on our grants for non-profit organizations. Our current application window is now closed. The next round opens February 1, 2026.

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Words from our Founder

FOR THOSE WHO NEED ONE MORE CHANCE

We believe in giving “JUST ONE MORE” chance to people, inspiring hope to overcome obstacles; with hard work and determination, they will persevere to endure!

- Richard Rogers, Founder, Just One More Foundation

about us

OUR STORIES

SECOND CHANCE STORIES

Because hearing someone’s story of getting just one more chance might inspire you to believe with hard work, another chance might make the difference for you.

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1/3/2023 . by Daryn Kagan

‘Just One More’ Foundation launches

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Just One More Foundation founder Richard Rogers survives lightning strike.

12/28/2022 . by Daryn Kagan

‘Just One More’ founder survives lightning strike

Richard Rogers gets just one more chance at life and makes a vow to give back November 11, 1995. Ric...

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Richard and Steve Rogers tell the story of how they saved the family company after their father's suicide.

2/9/2023 . by Daryn Kagan

The inspiring book that led to ‘Just One More’ Foundation

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5/17/2023 . by Daryn Kagan

First ‘Just One More’ grant winners announced!

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our first Just One More Foundation grants. The competi...

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Just One More Foundation surprises Air Force Staff Sgt. Alfred Perkins III with a grant to attend a grant writing program.

5/18/2023 . by Daryn Kagan

Just One More Foundation surprises airman with life-changing grant

Just One More Foundation announced its first grants on May 18, 2023! Air Force Staff Sgt. Alfred Per...

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6/13/2023 . by Daryn Kagan

Winners of our 400 Ticket Raffle

On June 10, 2023 we held our first ever Limited Ticket Raffle. Only 400 tickets were sold at $100 a ...

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New music video Rain is inspired by Just One More Foundation. Chanel Loran and Daniel Conti wrote it in honor of second chances.

9/19/2023 . by Daryn Kagan

Just One More Foundation inspires new song and music video

Founder’s daughter inspired to give hope and promote second chances We are very excited to ann...

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10/9/2023 . by Daryn Kagan

Just One More Foundation featured on CBS Mornings!

Correspondent David Begnaud captures the story of our founder, Richard Rogers We are thrilled to let...

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11/27/2023 . by Daryn Kagan

Latest ‘Just One More’ grant winners announced!

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our most recent Just One More Foundation grants. The c...

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Vinettea Freeman receives the surprise news that she is receiving a life-changing grant from Just One More Foundation.

11/28/2023 . by Daryn Kagan

Woman with retinitis pigmentosa receives grant from Just One More to help others with low vision

Vinettea Freeman is a former IT professional who lost much of her professional and personal life whe...

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Just One More Foundation gives a grant to LOSS Team Denton County so that they can assist more families suffering after losing a loved one to suicide.

1/10/2024 . by Daryn Kagan

Compassionate Denton County LOSS Team receives Just One More grant to help families grieving after suicide of loved one

WARNING: This post discusses suicide. Denton County LOSS Team is doing such important work for famil...

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4/29/2024 . by Daryn Kagan

Winners of our 2nd Annual Ticket Raffle

Congratulations to our LUCKY WINNERS of our Second Annual Raffle!!! If you were not present at the d...

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6/13/2024 . by Daryn Kagan

Spring 2024 ‘Just One More’ grant winners announced!

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our most recent Just One More Foundation grants. The c...

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7/10/2024 . by Daryn Kagan

Surprise grant for oral surgeon giving free services to veterans

Dr. Michael Piccione and his wife, Kristin, are both military veterans. Together, they saw an incred...

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9/16/2024 . by Daryn Kagan

The Just One More Story: Our inspiring origin and our even more inspiring grantee stories

One incredible story! We are Just One More Foundation, an organization dedicated to giving grants fo...

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9/24/2024 . by Daryn Kagan

Future social worker intent on giving others second chances

Tausoa Mulitalo received Just One More grant to complete her education Tausoa Mulitalo is a survivor...

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10/21/2024 . by Daryn Kagan

Second chances for senior horses and some awesome kids

The Whole Horse Place multiplies second chances The ask was pretty simple. The Whole Horse Place in ...

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11/21/2024 . by Daryn Kagan

Fall 2024 ‘Just One More’ grant winners announced!

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our most recent Just One More Foundation grants. The c...

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11/22/2024 . by Daryn Kagan

Surprise for nursing student who ran out of financial aid right before graduating

Essence Slater has big plans to help others College student Essence Slater is a determined, hardwork...

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12/16/2024 . by Daryn Kagan

College student channels childhood trauma into becoming doctor to help those like her late mother

WARNING: This post discusses suicide. Just One More Foundation surprising Katelin Viens with undergr...

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3/5/2025 . by Daryn Kagan

America’s most unlikely city councilman gets incredible surprise from Just One More Foundation

There was a time Alfred Dixon was homeless. He took almost 20 years to complete his undergraduate de...

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8/25/2025 . by Daryn Kagan

Just One More surprise unfolds on top podcast

Founder Richard Rogers surprises new grantee on “Call Me Friend” podcast Second chances,...

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11/21/2025 . by Daryn Kagan

Fall 2025 ‘Just One More’ grant winners announced!

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our most recent Just One More Foundation grants. The c...

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12/18/2025 . by Daryn Kagan

2025 Annual Report

We are excited to present our first ever annual report.You can advance to each page by either clicki...

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GRANTS FOR INDIVIDUALS

We are looking to help individuals who have experienced hardships and now have a constructive plan to overcome their obstacles. Our current application window is now closed. We will announce our next grant recipients in November 2025.

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GRANTS FOR NONPROFITS

We are currently putting a pause on our grants for nonprofit organizations.

Learn about our Grant Programs

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