wholesomeness + flavor
In 2014 Jared represented Special Olympics at the United Nations in order to promote policy of acceptance in every nation. He wanted to "give back" to the organization that had done so much to "help me become a better me.” With the fruit (blackberries, plums, apples, strawberries, pears and peppers) from his family farm he began making jams to sell at a local farmers market. At the end of two years, Jared opted to shift his fundraising initiative to a small business.
Jared's older brother, Joshua, wished to complement Jared's small business; therefore he used his love of coffee to create specialty coffee blends for Jared's Jams. Roasting, grinding and adding natural ingredients to make coffee blends has allowed Jared to create breakfast baskets, gifts and offer more diversified products.
Jared remains very active in Special Olympics as an athlete, leader, spokesperson and advocate. This business allows him to continue to support the organization that has and continues to bless him.
Jared & Josh have rappelled for Special Olympics "Over the Edge" for three years to raise money for Special Olympics.
Jared meeting President and First Lady Obama at the White House in 2014 as part of the Unified Generation.
400 meter run at the Special Olympics National Games July 2010.
Dan, Brenda, & Jared after receiving Special Olympics letter jacket and class ring with Brad Grill, SOMO Board Member.
Jared presenting at the United Nations in 2014.
Hill Day in Washington D.C. 2012 - Jared, Brenda, and Tim Shriver, Special Olympics President, with Senator Roy Blunt.
Jared meeting Joe Jonas as part of Special Olympics Youth Activation Committee in 2010.
Jared's first Special Olympics National Youth Activation Committee activity was to run with Joe Jonas in Washington D.C.
Running long jump at the National Games 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Oops, scratched and has one try left!
Jared met Katy Perry at the White House in 2014 as part of the SOMO Unified Generation.
Jared with Senator Roy Blunt in Senator Blunt's Truman Office during Special Olympics 2012 Capitol Hill Day in Washington D.C.
Special Olympics National YAC members at Eunice Kennedy Shriver Inaugural Event 2010.
Special Olympics International Panel ready to present at the United Nations in 2019.
The Niemeyers, 2018.
Jared was the part of Missouri's Special Olympic Flag Football team at the 2014 Special Olympics National Games in New Jersey.
Jared presenting at the United Nations in 2019.
The brand new FDA-approved kitchen & storefront opened on November 5th, 2021!
The brand new FDA-approved kitchen & storefront opened on November 5th, 2021!
Jared and Brenda in the new FDA-approved kitchen!
Jared labelling jars of jam in the new kitchen!
