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Zoom Calls and Devotionals
The Passing of Chic Silver
The family of Earl Charles “Chic” Silver II announces his passing on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at the age of 76. Chic is survived by his wife, Susan; children Garrett (Kim), Austin (Brent), Andy (Kelley); son-in-law, Steve; 11 grandchildren, Chris, Grace, Jon, Coalter, Tanner, Tymber, Ethan, Skye, Connor, Lucas and…
Climber Virtual Devotional Zoom
Out of School and Back to School
Well, this past year has been a whirlwind! Online classes, virtual graduations, the Summer Enrichment camp being cancelled – too much has happened to keep up with! One way we have been able to keep up is through our public social media page and private group on Facebook – our…
Chic Sliver honored for 21 years of service
The Board of Jacob’s Ladder, Inc. is honored to recognize Charles “Chic” Silver for more than 21 years of service on the Board of Directors. Board Chair, Bruce Hemp, articulated Chic’s many contributions to the organization, stating: “Chic has helped Jacob’s Ladder grow into the life-changing program it is today.…
A New Way to “Field Day”
Our Response to COVID-19
At Jacob’s Ladder, we are committed to fostering the greatest possible environment for our Climbers and their families, but we believe that public health and safety should be everyone’s top priority. At this time, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), is a global crisis affecting more than 100 countries. A growing number…
Climbers Overcome
Jacob’s Ladder Names Dr. David Niebuhr as Executive Director
Zoom Calls and Devotionals
The Passing of Chic Silver
The family of Earl Charles “Chic” Silver II announces his passing on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at the age of 76. Chic is survived by his wife, Susan; children Garrett (Kim), Austin (Brent), Andy (Kelley); son-in-law, Steve; 11 grandchildren, Chris, Grace, Jon, Coalter, Tanner, Tymber, Ethan, Skye, Connor, Lucas and…
Climber Virtual Devotional Zoom
Out of School and Back to School
Well, this past year has been a whirlwind! Online classes, virtual graduations, the Summer Enrichment camp being cancelled – too much has happened to keep up with! One way we have been able to keep up is through our public social media page and private group on Facebook – our…
Chic Sliver honored for 21 years of service

The Board of Jacob’s Ladder, Inc. is honored to recognize Charles “Chic” Silver for more than 21 years of service on the Board of Directors. Board Chair, Bruce Hemp, articulated Chic’s many contributions to the organization, stating: “Chic has helped Jacob’s Ladder grow into the life-changing program it is today.…
A New Way to “Field Day”
Our Response to COVID-19

At Jacob’s Ladder, we are committed to fostering the greatest possible environment for our Climbers and their families, but we believe that public health and safety should be everyone’s top priority. At this time, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), is a global crisis affecting more than 100 countries. A growing number…