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| Formation | 1938 |
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| Type | Non-profit corporation |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
Region served | United States |
| Website | jackandjillinc.org |
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Jack and Jill of America is a leadership organization[1] formed during the Great Depression.[2][3] African American mothers founded it in 1938 with the intention of bringing kids together in a social and cultural setting. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C. The organization aims to improve the quality of life of children, particularly African-American children.[1]
There are more than 230 Jack and Jill chapters in 35 states across the United States, with more than 10,000 mother members and 40,000 parents and children.[4]
- ^ a b Rohrlich, Marianne (July 19, 1998). "Feeling Isolated at the Top, Seeking Roots". The New York Times.
- ^ Appiah, Anthony (1999). Africana. New York: Basic Civitas Books. ISBN 0-465-00071-1.
- ^ Graham, Lawrence (2000). Our Kind of People. New York: Perennial. ISBN 0-06-098438-4.
- ^ "About Us - jjncc.org". www.jackandjillncc.org. Retrieved 2022-04-13.