Bob DeBoer
​Legacy Fund

A CHAMPION
OF CHILDREN

On February 14, 2020, ACTG’s founder and long-time director, Bob DeBoer, passed away. In honor of Bob, we have set up a Legacy Fund in his name to continue to support the programs and services he pioneered at A Chance To Grow. To make a contribution to the Bob DeBoer Legacy Fund, please click the button.

Bob DeBoer, 1947-2020
Visionary | Leader | Teacher | Mentor

"Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy.
​Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert." ~ Isaiah 35:6

Bob DeBoer, 1947-2020

​Visionary, Leader,
​Teacher, Mentor

"Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy. Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert." ~ Isaiah 35:6
"We will miss him - his vision, his passion for helping children, the way he fostered hope in our families and in us. Bob made this organization what it is and helped every person he could along the way. We are grateful for our time with him and we celebrate everything he gave to this world. We would like to invite you to watch a tribute video, assembled by his family, friends, and colleagues, celebrating his life and his accomplishments."
- Erica Dickerson, Executive Director
"We will miss him - his vision, his passion for helping children, the way he fostered hope in our families and in us. Bob made this organization what it is and helped every person he could along the way. We are grateful for our time with him and we celebrate everything he gave to this world. We would like to invite you to watch a tribute video, assembled by his family, friends, and colleagues, celebrating his life and his accomplishments."
- Erica Dickerson, Executive Director

Remembering Bob

​We invite you to share a memory of Bob or your condolences with his family below.

Remembering Bob

​We invite you to share a memory of Bob or your condolences with his family below.