The Chicago Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

The Chicago Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. The Chicago Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. was chartered in 1947 as the 11th chapter in the nation.

Jack and Jill of America, Inc., is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2 – 19, dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty.

Today, we joyfully celebrate Colleen Dodson-Honoré, our 2025–2026 Outstanding Mother! 💗💙For 17 beautiful years, Colleen ...
06/15/2026

Today, we joyfully celebrate Colleen Dodson-Honoré, our 2025–2026 Outstanding Mother! 💗💙

For 17 beautiful years, Colleen has poured her gifts, wisdom, creativity, and heart into the Chicago Chapter. Her service has been marked by excellence, generosity, and a deep love for our children, our mothers, and our mission.

Colleen is the kind of mother member who makes things better simply by saying yes. As Technology Chair, she helped move our chapter forward by strengthening our digital systems and creating resources that continue to support us today. Her leadership brought order, innovation, and connection in ways that still bless the chapter.

And in her graduating year, Colleen gave us one more extraordinary gift. She took our desire to serve the broader community and helped turn it into a clear, thoughtful, and sustainable path forward. Through her Community Service Recommendations Report, she gave our chapter meaningful ways to serve during meetings, through chapter-wide events, and through on-demand opportunities that allow members to make an impact all year long.

Colleen helped us see service not as another task, but as a joyful expression of who we are. She built bridges, opened doors, and reminded us that when our chapter shows up with purpose, our impact reaches far beyond ourselves.

What a legacy. What a gift. What a mother.

Colleen, thank you for serving with grace, leading with vision, and leaving the Chicago Chapter stronger, more connected, and more inspired because of you.

Please join us in celebrating Colleen Dodson-Honoré, our 2025–2026 Outstanding Mother! ✨💗💙

The Chicago Chapter is proud to recognize Alexis Hart McDowell as our 2025–2026 Inspirational Leader. 💗💙When Alexis step...
06/12/2026

The Chicago Chapter is proud to recognize Alexis Hart McDowell as our 2025–2026 Inspirational Leader. 💗💙

When Alexis stepped into the presidency, she brought more than vision. She brought heart, intention, and a deep belief that a thriving chapter is built not only through programming, but through joy, connection, purpose, and love.

Under her theme, “The Highest Expression of Love, Leadership, and Legacy,” Alexis set a tone that has been felt throughout the chapter. She reminded us that leadership is not simply about moving an organization forward, it is about making people feel seen, valued, inspired, and connected along the way.

Through her intentional focus on member engagement, Alexis helped cultivate a culture where mothers wanted to show up, participate, serve, and build meaningful relationships. That vision came to life through the work of VP Joya Gibson Gregoire, Patrice Johnson, Dawn Hasbrouck and the entire Mothers Relations team, who brought renewed energy to our sisterhood and helped strengthen the sense of community that makes the Chicago Chapter so special.

Her leadership also extended beyond the chapter. Alexis made community presence and service impact a priority, ensuring that our work was visible, consistent, and meaningful beyond our membership. At the same time, she led with a commitment to operational excellence, guiding the chapter toward its first full attempt at the Five Star program, a milestone rooted in discipline, collaboration, and devotion.

Alexis Hart McDowell has led with strategy, grace, courage, and conviction. But most of all, she has led with love.

Because of her leadership, our chapter has been reminded of what is possible when joy, excellence, service, and sisterhood come together with purpose.

Please join us in celebrating Alexis Hart McDowell, our 2025–2026 Inspirational Leader! ✨

Join us in celebrating Stacy Frazier as our 2025–2026 Outstanding Lead Teen Advisor!Serving as Lead Teen Advisor require...
06/05/2026

Join us in celebrating Stacy Frazier as our 2025–2026 Outstanding Lead Teen Advisor!

Serving as Lead Teen Advisor requires patience, consistency, organization, and heart and Stacy has brought all of that and more to her leadership this program year. She helped guide our teens with care, supported their growth as leaders, and created space for them to show up, take ownership, build confidence, and make meaningful memories together.

Stacy’s commitment to our Teen Group has been steady, intentional, and deeply impactful. She brought administrative order, clear communication, structure, and accountability to the work, ensuring that our teens, mothers, and families were supported throughout the program year. Her leadership helped strengthen the foundation for successful teen programming and meaningful teen engagement.

From planning and communication to encouragement and follow-through, Stacy has served as a trusted advisor, thoughtful leader, and dependable presence. Her work reflects a deep belief in the promise and potential of our young people.

Because of Stacy’s leadership, our teens have been supported, challenged, celebrated, and prepared to lead with purpose. She has given her time and talent in service of their development, and the Chicago Chapter is stronger because of her dedication.

Congratulations Stacy Frazier, our 2025–2026 Outstanding Lead Teen Advisor! ✨

The Chicago Chapter is proud to recognize Jason Wilder, husband of Ceshia Wilder, as our 2025–2026 Outstanding Father! J...
06/03/2026

The Chicago Chapter is proud to recognize Jason Wilder, husband of Ceshia Wilder, as our 2025–2026 Outstanding Father!

Jason’s commitment to The Chicago Chapter runs deep. As a former Chicago Chapter teen, Teen Chapter President, and Teen Regional Conference delegate, he understands firsthand the power of this organization to shape confidence, leadership, service, and lifelong memories. Today, he continues that legacy as a dedicated father who consistently shows up for our teens and our chapter.

Throughout this program year, Jason has been a steady and dependable presence at teen events, serving as a chaperone for nearly every major teen function, including the Teen Retreat at Covenant Harbor in Wisconsin, the Teen Valentine’s Day Party Fundraiser, the Six Flags outing, and the upcoming Teen Leadership Conference. His willingness to step in, support, drive, guide, and ensure our teens are safe and fully engaged reflects the very best of fatherhood and service.

Jason’s presence is more than participation. It is leadership in action. He models what it means to give back to an organization that poured into him, while helping create meaningful experiences for the next generation of Chicago Chapter teens.

We are grateful for his dedication, his dependability, and his heart for our children and families.

Please join us in congratulating Jason Wilder, our 2025–2026 Outstanding Father! ✨

💙💗 Celebrating Our 2025–2026 Outstanding Associate: Yvonne Blake Brown 💗💙Some people support from the sidelines. Yvonne ...
06/01/2026

💙💗 Celebrating Our 2025–2026 Outstanding Associate: Yvonne Blake Brown 💗💙

Some people support from the sidelines. Yvonne Blake Brown steps fully into the work.

The Chicago Chapter is proud to honor Yvonne as our 2025–2026 Outstanding Associate because her love for this chapter has been consistent, generous, and deeply impactful. She continues to show us that Associate membership is not an ending — it is an elevated expression of service, sisterhood, and legacy.

Yvonne gives with intention. She volunteers her time, lends her wisdom, offers thoughtful guidance, and remains present in the moments that matter. Whether she is supporting chapter leaders, encouraging mothers, identifying opportunities for service, or helping us think bigger about our community impact, Yvonne brings a steady spirit of excellence and care.

Her commitment to our children is especially powerful. By sponsoring a chapter scholarship, Yvonne turned her belief in the next generation into action — investing directly in their futures and reminding us all why this work matters.

Through the Jaden Sebastian Blake Foundation, Yvonne’s service reaches even further. Her leadership in organizing life-saving blood drives reflects a heart committed to turning love into action and legacy into impact.

Yvonne Blake Brown represents the very best of continued commitment. She is a servant leader, a trusted resource, a generous supporter, and a beloved member of our Chicago Chapter family.

Please join us in congratulating Yvonne Blake Brown, our 2025–2026 Outstanding Associate! ✨

Three Chicago Chapter Dads Delivered this Graduation Season! 💙🎓As parents, we often talk about the importance of exposin...
05/30/2026

Three Chicago Chapter Dads Delivered this Graduation Season! 💙🎓

As parents, we often talk about the importance of exposing our children to leaders, visionaries, and people of character.

This graduation season, our children didn't have to look far.

They saw it modeled by three incredible fathers from The Chicago Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., who were entrusted with the honor of inspiring graduates at pivotal moments in their lives.

👏🏾 Charles Johnson, President of SodexoMagic, received an Honorary Doctorate and delivered the commencement address at Wiley University. What an incredible testament to a career dedicated to leadership, excellence, and impact.

👏🏾 Brett Hart, President of United Airlines, received an Honorary Doctorate from Chicago State University. A well-deserved recognition for a leader whose influence extends far beyond the aviation industry and into communities across the country.

👏🏾 Kareem Edwards, Owner and Operator of Chick-fil-A South Loop, served as commencement speaker for the graduating 8th grade class at Bronzeville Classical. His message centered on the power of failure, grit, and grace. Lessons that every young person needs to hear as they navigate life's challenges and opportunities. He reminded students that setbacks are not the end of the story, but often the beginning of growth.

What struck me most is that each of these men spoke to students at different stages of life, from middle school graduates to college graduates, yet the message was remarkably consistent:

Lead with character.
Persevere through adversity.
Stay grounded in your values.
And never stop believing in what is possible.

These are the fathers, mentors, and role models helping to shape not only their own children, but countless others.

This is what The Highest Expression of Love, Leadership & Legacy looks like.

Please join me in congratulating Charles, Brett, and Kareem on these well-deserved honors and opportunities to inspire the next generation. 💙🎉

WELCOME NEW MOTHERS of THE CHICAGO CHAPTER!..Andrea AdighibeSherry M. BallRobin BassCrystal DawsonMariah Levy DeBouvierN...
05/23/2026

WELCOME NEW MOTHERS of THE CHICAGO CHAPTER!..
Andrea Adighibe
Sherry M. Ball
Robin Bass
Crystal Dawson
Mariah Levy DeBouvier
Nneka B. Dunham
Ashley Durham
Mary S. Finch
Lauren Green
Gabrielle Long
Rhonda Potts
Irene Reed
Kenya Rozier
Kelly Stepto-Royston
Robyn Ashley Taylor
Kimberly Trotter
Latia YoungFountain

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MOTHERS of THE CHICAGO CHAPTER!..Andrea AdighibeSherry M. BallRobin BassCrystal DawsonMariah Levy DeB...
05/23/2026

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MOTHERS of THE CHICAGO CHAPTER!..
Andrea Adighibe
Sherry M. Ball
Robin Bass
Crystal Dawson
Mariah Levy DeBouvier
Nneka B. Dunham
Ashley Durham
Mary S. Finch
Lauren Green
Gabrielle Long
Rhonda Potts
Irene Reed
Kenya Rozier
Kelly Stepto-Royston
Robyn Ashley Taylor
Kimberly Trotter

The Chicago Chapter End of YearBrunch was a joyous occasion! Held on May 9th at the East Bank Club. We gathered in grati...
05/15/2026

The Chicago Chapter End of Year
Brunch was a joyous occasion!
Held on May 9th at the East Bank Club. We gathered in gratitude and praised our children! Congratulations graduates and moms of graduates. And thank you to the moms who crossed the bridge to associate land. We appreciate your dedication to our Chapter and the community 💙💗 . Long live Jack And Jill.

Decision Day 2026 - 💙💗Congratulations 🎓The Chicago Chapter Seniors!
05/04/2026

Decision Day 2026 - 💙💗Congratulations 🎓The Chicago Chapter Seniors!

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