Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
Our Founding |
The late Marion Stubbs Thomas founded Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, on January 24, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Twenty mothers came together to discuss creating an organization to provide social, cultural and educational opportunities for youth between the ages of 2 and 19. In 1946, 10 chapters were involved in the national restructuring process. The constitution and bylaws were drawn up, and the organization was incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware.
Today, Jack and Jill boasts more than 252 chapters nationwide, representing more than 40,000 family members. Each chapter plans annual programming activities guided under a national theme. Through service projects, Jack and Jill of America creates a medium of contact for children to stimulate their growth and development.
Today, Jack and Jill boasts more than 252 chapters nationwide, representing more than 40,000 family members. Each chapter plans annual programming activities guided under a national theme. Through service projects, Jack and Jill of America creates a medium of contact for children to stimulate their growth and development.
Our Mission |
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Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty.
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Our Chapter History
The Southwest Suburban Dallas Chapter started its journey toward installation on October 5, 2000 with a small group of mothers. Teresa Bright and Gena Bradford were the organizers who had the vision of starting a chapter in the Southwest region of Dallas. Betty Alexander and Mattie Gilliam of the Arlington Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated were there at the first meeting - a starting block to ensure the correct direction for our journey.
That dream came to fruition on October 19, 2002 when the chapter was installed with 21 mothers. SWSD has upheld the Jack and Jill National Thrusts by providing award winning programming, all the while instilling character and a sense of community in our children. Our chapter has seen tremendous growth in the last 5 years. Today we are proud to have a membership of 58 mothers in our ranks. Our growth has not been limited to our membership. The Southwest Suburban Dallas Chapter has received Superior ratings for our program handbook in recent years. At the 2021 Mothers’ Conference, our chapter received 2 awards for “Best of the Best” Programming to include 1st place in the cultural category and 2nd place in financial literacy. Programming has always been one of our strengths and we are excited about the future of our chapter as we "Walk the Talk" in 2021 and beyond!
That dream came to fruition on October 19, 2002 when the chapter was installed with 21 mothers. SWSD has upheld the Jack and Jill National Thrusts by providing award winning programming, all the while instilling character and a sense of community in our children. Our chapter has seen tremendous growth in the last 5 years. Today we are proud to have a membership of 58 mothers in our ranks. Our growth has not been limited to our membership. The Southwest Suburban Dallas Chapter has received Superior ratings for our program handbook in recent years. At the 2021 Mothers’ Conference, our chapter received 2 awards for “Best of the Best” Programming to include 1st place in the cultural category and 2nd place in financial literacy. Programming has always been one of our strengths and we are excited about the future of our chapter as we "Walk the Talk" in 2021 and beyond!
