Jack and Jill (organization)
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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 groups became active, bylaws were drawn up and incorporated under the laws of Delaware. Theorganization 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.
[edit] Goals
The goals, found primarily in the objectives of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. serve as our constant guides. They are as follows:
- To create a medium of contact for children which will stimulate their growth and development.
- To provide constructive educational, cultural, civic, recreational, social and service programs for children
- To aid mothers in learning more about their children and childcare through educational conferences and workshops.
- To seek for ALL children the same advantages we desire for our own
- To support all national legislation aimed at bettering conditions for all children.
- Develop and disseminate childcare and child development educational material.
Each year, chapter programming activities are guided under a national theme in adherence to fulfillment of our organizational goals. Individual chapters embrace a plan of action geared toward a united commitment to address and help alleviate disturbing community problems that affect children.
