What We Do

Programmatic Thrust

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Since Jack and Jill of America, Inc. was founded in 1938 it has evolved into a strong national organization as a result of strong programming.  Our founder, Marion Stubbs Thomas had a simple idea of bringing together children in social and cultural relationships and this idea avalanched into a strong national organization. 

The National Executive Board is proud to support the following national programs of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

National Service Project:  The Thompson Family – The Thompson quintuplets were born May 8, 1997 and are the beneficiaries of a National Service Project since 1998.  Jack and Jill of America made the commitment to assist the children until they are adults.  The family resides in Washington, DC.  With the financial support of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and the Jack and Jill of America Foundation the quintuplets continue to benefit from the compassionate service and relationship with Jack and Jill of America, Inc.  The National Program Director serves as the Liaison to the Thompson Family.  Jack and Jill continues to support the Thompson quintuplets.

National Youth Service Recognition – Community service is the hallmark of a servant leader and is the underpinning of the Jack and Jill of America philosophy of leadership development.  For this reason, Jack and Jill youth across the country that complete at least 25 hours of community service receive certificates of recognition.  Jack and Jill is also proud to have established a National Day of Service held each January to make a difference in the community.  In addition, regional community service projects under the leadership of the Member-at-Large (MAL) elected officers for each region are held in conjunction with seven regional Teen Leadership Conferences held each year.  The National Program Director serves as the Liaison to the MALs.  Jack and Jill of America will continue to be an organization that serves the community through its efforts and that of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation.  Likewise, we will continue to train our children to be servant leaders.

National Legislative Advocacy – Jack and Jill of America has long recognized that in order to maintain a level playing field, it is critical that we have the freedom to speak in support or opposition of policies/practices, especially those that do not seem to yield fair and equitable outcomes and having disproportionate impact on any segment of the population.  Under the leadership of the National President and National Legislative Committee, Jack and Jill organized the first “On The Hill Summit” in Washington DC in 2009.   In 2010, Jack and Jill launched the first ever Jack and Jill Day at the State Capitol initiative across the country.  With one voice, mothers of Jack and Jill of America will continue to let our voices be heard on behalf of children through an active legislative advocacy agenda.