Jacob R. Evans is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Project Hope Helps, Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to advancing recovery, resilience, and reintegration through community-based solutions. Recognized by the Governor of Idaho and honored by the Idaho Business Review as a “40 Under 40” awardee, Evans has spent the past decade on the front lines of the substance use crisis—building systems that restore dignity and deliver real outcomes.

A seasoned recovery strategist and national advocate, Evans has personally conducted over 1,000 crisis interventions and helped more than 2,000 individuals find a pathway to recovery. Through Project Hope Helps, he has led a range of volunteer-driven initiatives, including structured recovery housing, peer navigation programs, legal system advocacy, and direct transportation to care—all provided at no cost to those served. These grassroots efforts have not only saved lives but created scalable models of community impact.

In 2023, Evans co-founded the Nampa Narcan Initiative alongside Chief Tom Wright of Nampa Fire EMS. The program—recognized for its unique integration of peer support, overdose response, and follow-up engagement—connected over 220 people to treatment in its first year and has become a statewide example of how public safety and nonprofits can partner to change lives.

Jacob brings a deeply analytical and service-minded approach to his leadership. He studied law at West Virginia University College of Law, where he served as Student Body Vice President, Student Governor, and Chairman of the Board of Governors, receiving multiple academic and leadership honors, including Outstanding Delegate at the National Model United Nations conferences on three occasions.

Beyond his legal and recovery background, Evans has collaborated with veterans organizations, USSOCOM, major universities, and municipal governments to develop strategic interventions for at-risk populations. His work focuses on measurable impact, ethical care delivery, and creating long-term systems of support.

A proud resident of Nampa, Idaho, Jacob is also a husband and father to two young daughters. His commitment to healing his city is both personal and professional: