Our core philosophy is that every child – given the proper guidance and opportunity – can be developed into a leader. General Information
Jack & Jill of America, Inc. was founded January 24, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from a meeting of 20 mothers by the leadership of Marion Stubbs Thomas with the idea of bringing together children in a social and cultural environment. In 1964, as more grou
ps became active, bylaws were drawn up and incorporated under the laws of Delaware. The organization was a nonprofit family organization by mothers of children between the ages of 2 and 19 holding membership. Jack & Jill celebrated its 50th Golden Anniversary in January 1988. The organization continues on, dedicating its resources to improving the quality of life, particularly African-American children. has a membership base of over 9,500 families and it is the oldest and largest African American family organization in the United States. Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is committed to ensuring that all children have the same opportunities in life. The objectives of this nonprofit organization are:
* To create a medium of contact for children which will stimulate growth and development.
* To provide for children a constructive educational, cultural, civic, health, recreational and social program. The aims of the national organization are:
* To aid mothers in learning more about their children by careful study.
* To seek for all children the same advantages which we desire for our own.
* To support all National legislation aimed at bettering the conditions of all children
