Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc.

Join us at Legacy in Bloom, the inaugural spring soiree and awards dinner hosted by the Jack and Jill of America Foundation on June 27th at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Celebrate over half a century of commitment to health and education for African American families. The evening starts with a cocktail reception and live entertainment from 6 pm, followed by a dinner and award ceremony from 7 pm, recognizing our Legacy Awardees, and concluding with a dessert reception from 9:30 pm. Special guest Boris Kodjoe will join host #RyanMichelleBathe in honoring our journey and those who've propelled our cause forward. This event is not just a celebration but an invitation to be part of an ongoing legacy of impact and philanthropy. Secure your tickets at https://lnkd.in/ebqqgFEB Special thanks to the generous support of our sponsors #Truist #ColemanConsultingInc #CreativeMarketingResources #PublicWelfareFund #TerraCassa #Aetna #ThurgoodMarshallFund #AmericanCancerSociety  #AScottBolden and our honorary chairs Mr. Dwight and Mrs. Ericka Gibson, along with Mr. Rashaad and Mrs. Shannon Watkins. #DwightGibson #ErickaGibson #RashaadWatkins #ShannonWatkins

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🎀 This month, we stand in solidarity with African American families, raising awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. Together, we can empower our community with knowledge and support for healthier futures. Let’s continue to educate, uplift, and protect our families—because prevention starts with awareness. 💕 Thank you for the partnership American Cancer Society #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #SupportingOurCommunity #EmpowermentThroughAwareness #AmericanCancerSociety

This year, September 25, 2024 is National Women's Health & Fitness Day. Women's Health and Fitness Day is celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of September. In honor of today, we at the Jack and Jill Foundation want to highlight one of our 2024-2025 Health and Wellness Agency grantees, Black Mamas ATX . "Black Mamas ATX’s mission is to ensure that Black women survive and thrive before, during and after childbirth. We envision a world without maternal health disparities. Our goal is to reduce and ultimately eliminate the alarming maternal mortality and morbidity rates among Black mothers in Central Texas". Black Mamas ATX is dedicated to improving maternal health outcomes for Black women and birthing people in Central Texas by providing culturally competent care, including doula services, mental health support, and community-building initiatives. We appreciate everything that you do for the community!!! 🏃🏾♀️

We recently visited one of our 2024-2025 College Prep Grantees, Washington Jesuit Academy. Washington Jesuit Academy is a private, tuition-free middle school for boys in Washington, D.C. It serves students from under-resourced communities and is guided by the Jesuit tradition of education, which emphasizes academic excellence, personal development, and service to others. Many of the teachers are also alumni of the school and give back to these students everyday. Our 2024-2024 Jack and Jill Foundation grant was used to fund a summer program that prepared 8th graders for college applications and the financial cost of paying for school. ✏️ “The journey of education is not solely about academic achievements but also about fostering a positive mindset, self-belief, and a lifelong love of learning.” 

🌟 Excited to highlight the impactful and ongoing partnership between the Jack and Jill of America Foundation and the UNCF Scholarship Program! Since 2017, the Jack and Jill Foundation has donated over $37,000 through the Jacqueline Moore Bowles Scholarship. 🎓 Jacqueline Moore Bowles is a past Jack and Jill Foundation President and the President & CEO of Creative Marketing Resources (CMR). UNCF proudly includes the Jack and Jill of America Foundation – Jacqueline Moore Bowles Scholarship Program among the more than 400 programs it administers each year through scholarship and programmatic support. Together, we're committed to empowering minority students by providing essential funds for their education, ensuring access to opportunities and a brighter future. 🌍💡 Education is key, and every scholarship makes a difference! APPLY NOW ❗ DEADLINE SEPT. 27TH 5PM EST 💙📚 #JackandJillFoundation #UNCF #SupportEducation #InvestInTheFuture #ScholarshipsForMinorities #EmpowermentThroughEducation

The Jack and Jill Foundation was a proud sponsor of the Spirit of the Heart Awards that took place on Saturday, September 14th at the Intercontinental Hotel. The Foundation sponsored the event to promote ABC’s programs that serve the African American Heart Study. This study provides insight into the risk of cardiovascular disease for African Americans, a population historically underrepresented in research. The event was chaired by past Foundation President Dr. Icilma Fergus-Rowe; the event was attended by Foundation Trustee Tasha Penny (Jack and Jill Inc. National Program Director).

✨ We are thrilled to announce more of our new board members at the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, National President Darlene Whittington, National Vice President Ily Houston, National Treasurer Deidre Lindsey, National Program Director Tasha Penny, and Regional Director for the MidAtlantic Region Tiffany Spann-Wilder. Your wealth of experience and dedication will be instrumental as we continue advancing our mission to uplift African American children and families. Thank you for your commitment to our community and for all the positive impact you will bring✨ 📸: LeVern Danley

Happy Labor Day from the Jack and Jill of America Foundation!!! Labor Day is celebrated to honor the contributions and achievements of workers and to recognize the labor movement's efforts to improve working conditions. It serves as a tribute to the social and economic advancements made by workers. 💼 👷🏾♀️ 🖥️ To commemorate Labor Day, Jack and Jill Foundation is spotlighting two of our 2024-2025 Our Village Grantees, Calumet Center of Metropolitan Family Services and Covenant House California, who provide workforce development services as part of their programming so that more African Americans and people of color have the skills that they need to enter the work force. 

Back to School Season is Here! 📚✏️ As our 3-week Back to School series comes to an end, we are thrilled to shine a light on The Jack and Jill of America Foundation's College GAP Fund and some of its recipients. Back to School season isn't just about K-12—it's about supporting our scholars through every step of their educational journey! 💪✨ The program currently spans 30 of the 107 HBCUs, providing financial gifts—not scholarships—ranging from $250 to $2000 to eligible graduating seniors based on need. TEXT CloseTheGap to 44321 to give to The College Gap Fund

Back to School Season is Here! 📚✏️ As we continue our Back to School series, we're excited to spotlight more of our 2024-2025 Jack and Jill Foundation grantees. This week, we're focusing on our STEM grantees, who are dedicated to opening doors to STEM-related pathways for success in both school and future careers. These remarkable organizations are committed to empowering underrepresented and underserved racially marginalized in STEM education. Their mission is to transform who has access to, and who excels in, STEM fields by providing opportunities for engagement and achievement in these critical areas. Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate the impactful work of our grantees dedicated to broadening access to education. Happy back to school! 🎒Pictured: HEPH Foundation, Inc., Sister to Sister International, Inc., The GEMS Camp (Girls interested in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science)✨