Mission

Founded in 2020, First Chance U creates an impact by introducing personal and professional growth opportunities through athletics, community building and education.

Vision

Jamar Taylor's First Chance U Foundation aims to create growth and networking opportunities through sports, education, and technology, so children are equipped and empowered to reach their full potential in life's journey.

ABOUT THE FOUNDER.

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Jamar Taylor, a San Diego native, graduated from Helix High School, a school known for its strong academics and successful athletes. He then attended Boise State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication and started his master's in Kinesiology.

While in college, he played football and earned several athletic honors, including being named to the First Team All-Mountain West three years in a row and the All-Academic team four years in a row. After graduating, he was drafted into the NFL by the Miami Dolphins and after 10 years in the NFL, he finished career with the San Francisco 49ers.

In 2016, he married his college sweetheart, Mackenzie Taylor and in 2018, they had a daughter. In addition to his football career, Jamar also runs this non-profit called "Jamar Taylor's First Chance U Foundation" which aims to provide growth and networking opportunities through sports, education, and technology to children in his community to help them reach their full potential.

Networking and connecting with people are part of all Jamar's endeavors which has led him into the world of real estate in 2023