Jack and Jill of America, Inc. - City of Lakes Chapter

08/23/2026

Join us for our signature fundraising event, Sista’s Renaissance!

It’s the ultimate gathering for women with a purpose. Register today and you will experience community, sisterhood, wellness, and peace.

All proceeds will benefit Hallie Q. Brown Community Ctr and Jack and Jill Foundation

07/27/2026

Baltimore owes us nothing! Thank you JJ Eastern Region for an amazing national convention.

City of Lakes shined and we had a great time of sisterhood and collaboration.

Congratulations again to Chapter President Marietsa McCreary for being honored as the President of the Year, Mother Janine Jones was honored with the Nadine J. Gibson Diamond Legacy Award, we were awarded for our superior program handbook, and Lmj Burrell was recognized for completing the Marion Stubbs Thomas National Leadership Academy.

We are pumped to bring this excitement and excellence into the program year

07/25/2026

Join us in congratulating Chapter President Marie Lou Mac for being awarded the Chapter President of the year for the Midwestern Region Jack and Jill Mid-Western Reg

06/21/2026

05/24/2026

Our collaborative community blood drive proved VERY successful! Our early calculations total around 41 donated pints of blood 🩸, which is well over the 22 pint goal.

According to , our efforts were the best mobile donation event in a while!

Thank you to and for being amazing partners in this community work. Special thanks to all the families who came out in support of our efforts.

Last but not least, thank you to our Community Service Chair .tee765 and committee. We appreciate all of your work coordinating and planning this event.

05/22/2026

Blood drives save lives, especially in our community! The City of Lakes, along with and implores YOU to come on out.

The most impactful thing you can do with your time this weekend, and as a family, is join us for this blood drive.

Check our bio for the sign-up link.

05/19/2026

Our chapter wide program, Black Youth with Stethoscopes, led by Mother has been heralded as an Outstanding Children’s Activity for the 2025-2026 program year.

This program was inclusive, hands on, STEM based, and interactive. The kids really enjoyed themselves and created so many core memories as they visited the various stations.

We would be remiss if we didn’t talk about the other nominated programs, which were also amazing.

Music is Art! Homies in Harmony
Through Homies in Harmony with the beloved Auntie Jayanthi, children will explore the foundations of music and rhythm in a culturally rich and developmentally appropriate way. This fun-filled session will serve as an educational experience with a STEAM focus on music-encouraging cognitive development, coordination and emotional expression.

Survivor Skills
Participants will explore shelter engineering, fire science, water purification, and the Rule of Three-while applying concepts from math, biology, physics, and more. This immersive experience builds self-reliance, critical thinking, and confidence in an engaging outdoor setting. A survival-themed book tie-in adds a literary layer, making learning both fun and meaningful.

Mock Trial
Through structured role-play and guided scenarios, participants will collaborate in teams to analyze complex issues, construct arguments, and present their positions in a mock courtroom. Teens will practice leadership competencies, strengthen their ability to think critically, speak effectively, resolve conflicts peacefully, and lead with integrity.

Which program was your favorite? Vote and tell us why in the comments.

05/19/2026

Mothers and were spectacular hosts and Committee Leaders of the gala.

They made the City of Lakes look good as they led the night with poise and shared their journeys. We are grateful to have them in our midst.

Congratulations on exceeding the fundraising goal and supporting students beginning their college experience!

Onward and upward!

05/15/2026

Let’s give it up for Mother our Outstanding Mother of the Year for 2025-2026.

Mother Tonya has already made her mark in the City of Lakes Chapter, and will forever be the Event Planner Extraordinaire, Graphic Design Diva, open, welcoming, and friendly mother member.

Mother Tonya, thank you for planting yourself and your family in the City of Lakes Chapter. You make us look good, and we are better because of your presence.

05/14/2026

This year we’re honoring TWO mommas for the Outstanding Mother Award. 🥇😍🙌🏾🩵🩷🩵🩷🩵🩷

Today, let’s talk about Mother Cheryl, charter member, Christmas Party Hostess with the Mostest, and all around lovely woman.

Mother Cheryl embodies everything this award is about, and we are better for her leadership, love, and warmth. We will certainly miss her presence as she graduates on to Associatesville.

Please join us in celebrating Mother Cheryl Bethune.