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Jack and Jill of America, Inc., is an organization with strong legacies of being a positive influence in the lives of children and families. Since 1938, our mission has promoted and supported the strengthening and development of children. The members of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., are committed to developing future leaders with annual programs focused on leadership development, community service, legislative advocacy and philanthropic giving.
National Headquarters
The National Headquarters is located in the Strivers Section Historic District, just north of Dupont Circle. Strivers’ Section Historic District was designated in 1983 and is the newest of the four districts.* It takes its name from the impressive row of Edwardian townhouses built from 1902-1904 along the 1700 block of U Street. The block has been described as “perhaps the most significant symbol of the assertion of black Washingtonians around the turn of the century.” As one black resident of more than 60 years put it, “Strivers’ Row gave everybody a chance to buy into the respectability of Dupont Circle. That block along U Street meant we have arrived.”
Since the 1870s, the area has been associated with black leaders in business, education, government and the arts. The most important of these figures was Frederick Douglass, former slave, abolitionist, writer and diplomat – who, from 1876-76, built three of the Second-Empire-style row houses that still survive at the corner of 17th and U Streets. Aviator Charles Lindbergh resided near this corner during the 1920s. In addition, within three blocks is the oldest Black Catholic Church in the U.S., local fire and police departments.
The four historic districts include Dupont Circle Historic District, Massachusetts Avenue Historic District, Sixteenth Street Historic District, Strivers’ Section Historic District.
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated1930 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 667-7010
Fax: (202) 667-6133
Business Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm Eastern
National Headquarters Staff
Jack and Jill of America Foundation
Jack and Jill of America Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Since its inception in 1968, the Foundation has distributed millions of dollars to communities all across America.
Programs funded by the Foundation are improving academic test scores, raising literacy and mathematical competencies, encouraging cultural consciousness and instilling moral and social responsibility in America’s youth. If you are interested in learning more about our foundation, visit us at jackandjillfoundation.org.
Our Vision
Our vision is to transform African American communities, one child at a time.
Our Mission
Our mission is to address issues affecting African American children and families, by investing in programs and services that create a strong foundation for children to thrive long-term.
Our Impact
We invest in services, programs and organizations that focus on impacting the underlying issues affecting African American children and families.
Foundation Success Stories
If you are interested in investing with us. learn more about our foundation at https://jackandjillfoundation.org/ and consider making a donation so we may continue investing in the future of our children.
Partners
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, is a proud partner of the following organizations which, play a critical role in helping us to realize our missions of community service and preparing children to be successful leaders.

AARP’s mission is to empower people to choose how they live as they age. At its heart, the work that AARP and its affiliates do can be summed up in just 12 words: “We fight for and equip each individual to live their best life.” It’s all about real possibilities.

Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and The American Heart Association share common priorities and interests in reaching diverse communities with important messages relating to health equity, structural racism, social determinants of health, cardiovascular disease and stroke, risk factors, warning signs, and treatment options. We hope to improve the overall health of our respective communities and our nation by reducing health disparities for African Americans and all at-risk populations.

Jack and Jill is honored to partner with the American Red Cross who has for the past 100 years helped millions of children and teens learn how to swim and become lifeguards and water safety instructors. In partnership through our Jack and Jill Chapters, our overall goal is to reduce accidental drownings in African American communities nationwide. We have committed to ensuring all children have access to aquatics training and encourage our Jack and Jill teens to become champions for water safety by becoming lifeguards.

Boys and Girls Clubs of America’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. They seek to provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters their doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

We believe beauty should be a source of confidence, and not anxiety. That’s why we are here to help women everywhere develop a positive relationship with the way they look, helping them raise their self-esteem and realize their full potential.

For over four decades, INROADS has helped businesses gain greater access to diverse talent through continuous leadership development of outstanding ethnically diverse students and placement of those students in internships at many of North America’s top corporations, firms and organizations. There are three keys to success for INROADS students: Selection, Education & Training, and Performance.
Genentech is a pioneering biotechnology company driven by groundbreaking science to develop life-changing medicines—like the first targeted cancer antibody and the first treatment for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. With a legacy of transformative discoveries, we’re united by an even bolder ambition: to tackle the world’s toughest health challenges. Our success hinges on the passion, resilience, and engagement of our employees, whom we empower through an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Almost from our inception, Jack and Jill of America has been involved with efforts to end polio, from fundraising to participating in walks, coordinating auctions and chapter participation in March of Dimes programming. More recently, our participation in the March for Babies program helps to ensure that all babies get a chance for healthy lives.
After being a catalyst in eradicating polio, the March of Dimes turned its focus to preventing birth defects and infant mortality. It has led the way to discover the genetic causes of birth defects, to promote newborn screening and to educate medical professionals and the public about best practices for healthy pregnancy. The rising incidence of premature birth has demanded action, and the March of Dimes has responded by initiating an intensive, multi-year campaign to raise awareness and find the causes of prematurity.

The mission of Morehouse College is to develop men with disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service. A private historically black liberal arts college for men, Morehouse realizes this mission by emphasizing the intellectual and character development of its students.

NASCAR (the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) sanctions premier stock car racing in the United States, featuring top drivers and teams competing at tracks nationwide. Beyond race day, NASCAR supports community and charitable efforts through initiatives like NASCAR IMPACT and the NASCAR Foundation, while continuing to evolve safety and competition standards in the sport.

The MISSION of the National CARES Mentoring Movement is to secure, heal and transform the lives of impoverished Black children by inspiring, recruiting and mobilizing masses of caring Black men and women to mentor and nourish them. Our national volunteer affiliate network connects adults to local youth-serving organizations. Our national group-mentoring programs focus on the emotional, social and academic development of our children and the wellness of the adults who parent, mentor and educate them.

For 60 years, SEO has been an innovator in education, mentorship, peer-to-peer support, high standards, and networks to turn untapped potential into newfound greatness. We are creating an ecosystem of excellence, and propelling human potential.

The Souper Bowl of Caring is a national movement that rallies thousands of groups and food charities each year during the Big Game to help tackle hunger. Participants can host a food drive, collect “soup pot” donations, or run a virtual campaign—and the impact stays local by directing support to a chosen community food charity. Campaigns can happen any time of year as a “Tackle Hunger Challenge,” with the same mission: helping local food charities provide critical resources to neighbors in need.

The SonRise Project is dedicated to helping sons and daughters lead mentally healthy lives while providing a safe space to share and support families dealing with mental illness and addiction issues across the country. We believe that to achieve optimal health, we must commit to creating a safe place for the parents, guardians, and teachers to share, listen, and learn from experts and each other.

Spelman College, a historically Black college and a global leader in the education of women of African descent, is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development of its students. Through diverse learning modalities, Spelman empowers the whole person to engage the many cultures of the world and inspires a commitment to positive social change.

The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Jack and Jill is proud to support St. Jude in a variety of programs dedicated to help end childhood cancer.

We believe that the winning businesses of tomorrow will be those which anticipate and respond to the huge changes shaping people’s lives across the world. We are more certain than ever that it is the right time to focus our sustainability efforts on the four key priorities where we are best placed to drive impact: climate, nature, plastics and livelihoods.

USTA (United States Tennis Association) is the national governing body for tennis in the U.S. It promotes and develops the sport at all levels, from grassroots to professional. USTA owns and operates the US Open, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments. They also oversee rules, rankings, and national teams.

When We All Vote is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization that is on a mission to increase participation in every election and close the race and age voting gap by changing the culture around voting, harnessing grassroots energy, and through strategic partnerships to reach every American.
Launched in 2018 by co-chairs Michelle Obama, Tom Hanks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janelle Monae, Chris Paul, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, When We All Vote is changing the culture around voting using a data-driven and multifaceted approach to increase participation in elections.
To find out ways that your organization can partner with Jack and Jill, please call us at (202) 667-7010.
Membership
By uniting individual members efforts, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. has built a strong, cohesive organization that positively impacts the lives of children, families and communities. Jack and Jill success is based on the depth of commitment, vision and confidence of its members.
Membership can be obtained via legacy status or via invitation. The Legacy Application is due annually by November 15th.
Membership via invitation
Prospective members must be sponsored by a current member in good standing of the chapter in which they are seeking membership.
Legacy Membership
Legacy status is granted to each child who graduates from a Jack and Jill Chapter and whose mother is a member in good standing at the time of the child’s graduation from the chapter.
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