COLGA 1966-Columbus, GA Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

06/17/2026

COLGA Chapter Teens are rolling deep on their way to the 70th Annual Southeastern Region Teen Leadership Conference!! 💙🩷

06/07/2026

06/02/2026

✨ Behind every photo, post, and story shared this year was a dedicated team committed to celebrating our chapter, our children, and our mission.

A heartfelt thank you to the Columbus, Georgia Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Publicity Committee for your creativity, service, and countless hours spent capturing and sharing the moments that make our chapter shine. Your work has helped preserve memories, highlight achievements, and tell the story of our COLGA journey with excellence.

We appreciate your dedication, passion, and commitment to keeping our members connected and informed. Thank you for helping bring our vision to life all year long!
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06/01/2026

💖 Mother / IPCP Gina Daise

Today we celebrate Mother Gina Daise, whose nine years of dedicated service have left a lasting mark on the Columbus, Georgia Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. From Village Keeper and Foundation Chair to Program Director, Vice President, Membership Chair, and ultimately Chapter President, Gina has led with vision, faith, and purpose. Her commitment to mentorship, service, and strengthening our chapter has inspired countless families and children. She was also our chapter 2020 Mother of the Year. Thank you, IPCP Gina, for your leadership, grace, and unwavering dedication. Your legacy continues to guide and inspire us all. 💙💗

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💖 Mom Shelia D. Baker

For 15 years, Mom Shelia D. Baker has exemplified servant leadership at every level of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Since joining the Columbus, Georgia Chapter in 2011, she has served in numerous local, regional, and national leadership roles, including Program Director, Foundation Chairperson, Chapter Editor, and Chief of Staff to national and regional officers. Her dedication to children, families, and the mission of Jack and Jill has made a profound impact across the Southeastern Region and beyond. Thank you, Mom Shelia, for leading with excellence, integrity, and heart. 💙💗

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💖 Mother Yos Caruthers

Since joining Jack and Jill of America, Inc. in 2020, Mother Yos Caruthers has demonstrated resilience, passion, and a deep commitment to youth development. Through leadership roles including Assistant Recording Secretary, Financial Literacy Chair, Grade Group Lead, and Senior Teen Advisor, she has empowered young people while strengthening our chapter through service and collaboration. Her dedication to mentorship, family engagement, and community impact continues to inspire those around her. Thank you, Mom Yos, for helping build a brighter future for our children and families. 💙💗

05/25/2026

LEGACY ALERT ‼️

Dear Jack and Jill Mothers,

As someone who grew up in Jack and Jill, I know firsthand how deeply this organization shapes and nurtures children. The love, intention, excellence, and community poured into me by Jack & Jill mothers enriched my life in ways I still carry with me today.

Because of that, I wanted to personally invite you to my Atlanta book tour event celebrating my new book, The Period & Puberty Parenting Revolution. This book was written as a guide for adults raising, loving, teaching, and supporting children who have or will have a period. It combines medically accurate education with thoughtful conversation around the cultural, social, and political realities that shape reproductive health — particularly through the lens of a Black mother and physician.

I truly believe many of you will find the book affirming, insightful, and practical as you continue guiding the young people in your lives through adolescence with confidence and compassion.

So join me at Village Books (Black woman-owned bookstore) on May 28th, In conversation with the incredible Mattie James. Light bites will be served and tickets include a signed hardcover copy of the book.

It would genuinely mean so much to have you in the room.

Warmly,
Charis Chambers, MD


Purchase tickets today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-period-doctor-tour-atlanta-book-signing-tickets-1990128468823

05/25/2026

Dreams, legacy, and sisterhood all came full circle! 💗💚

Congratulations to our COLGA Legacy, Jordan Brown, on her initiation into the Gamma Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.! Watching her follow in her mother’s footsteps made this moment even more special and truly a dream come true for IPNP Kornisha McGill Brown.

Jordan was surrounded by the love and support of her incredible Jack and Jill village, including National President Darlene McGhee Whittington, IPNVP Sativa Leach-Bowen, and the devoted mothers and Associates of the Columbus, Georgia Chapter.

What a beautiful reminder that legacy, leadership, sisterhood, and service continue through generations.

Legacy complete! 💗💚

05/22/2026

Celebrating Excellence in Service, Leadership, and Love 💙💗

At our recent Program Retreat & Workshop, the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Columbus, Georgia Chapter proudly recognized several outstanding mother members for their dedication, creativity, and commitment throughout Program Year 2025–2026. Their leadership continues to strengthen our chapter, inspire our families, and uplift our children and community.

✨ Outstanding Grade Group Program of the Year Activity Sponsors
• Mom Tamara Barber
• Mom Danielle Borr

✨ Grade Group Sponsor of the Program Year
• CS Dr. Britney Farmer, Twixt and Tweens (4th and 5th graders).

✨ Chapter-Wide Committee Chairpersons of the Year
• CT Lisa Dupree — Chair, Oratorical Committee
• Mom DaNae Lacy-Watts — Chair, Black Family Day Committee

✨ Inspiring Our Future Leaders — Mentoring Teens Leaders

• CH Lauren Chambers — Chair, Legislative Committee
• Chaplain Michelle Griffin — Chair, Village Keepers

✨ Unsung Hero Award
• Mom Zehra Malone — Chair, Publicity Committee

Thank you for the countless hours, servant leadership, vision, and heart you pour into our chapter. Your work continues to create meaningful experiences, empower future leaders, and build a stronger village for our children and families. 💙💗 # # BuildingALegacy ProgrammingExcellence

05/22/2026

Celebrating Excellence in Service, Leadership, and Love 💙💗

At our recent Program Retreat & Workshop, the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Columbus, Georgia Chapter proudly recognized several outstanding mother members for their dedication, creativity, and commitment throughout Program Year 2025–2026. Their leadership continues to strengthen our chapter, inspire our families, and uplift our children and community.

✨ Outstanding Grade Group Program of the Year Activity Sponsors
• Mom Tamara Barber
• Mom Danielle Borr

✨ Grade Group Sponsor of the Program Year
• CS Dr. Britney Farmer, Twixt and Tweens (4th and 5th graders).

✨ Chapter-Wide Committee Chairpersons of the Year
• CT Lisa Dupree — Chair, Oratorical Committee
• Mom DaNae Lacy-Watts — Chair, Black Family Day Committee

✨ Inspiring Our Future Leaders — Mentoring Teens Leaders

• CH Lauren Chambers — Chair, Legislative Committee
• Chaplain Michelle Griffin — Chair, Village Keepers

✨ Unsung Hero Award
• Mom Zehra Malone — Chair, Publicity Committee

Thank you for the countless hours, servant leadership, vision, and heart you pour into our chapter. Your work continues to create meaningful experiences, empower future leaders, and build a stronger village for our children and families. 💙💗 StrongFamilies ProgrammingExcellence

05/20/2026

Thank you for the feature, WTVM!
This past Monday, our Foundation and Community Service Committees came together for a powerful day of outreach and impact. 💙💗
is a national Jack and Jill initiative designed to increase water safety awareness and swimming skills for children and teens. Twenty children and their families from our community participated in CPR exposure training with our national partner, the American Red Cross, along with water safety lessons at the D.A. Turner YMCA.
We also extend our sincere thanks to Columbus Safe Kids for generously donating several water safety flotation devices to support this important effort. We also thank our safety instructor from Chattahoochee Whitewater Express.

Participants were also gifted free summer swimming lessons from the YMCA.

Together, we are building safer, stronger communities—one family at a time. 🌊
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