"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.
National History
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 two and nineteen.
In 1946, ten chapters were involved in the national restructuring process. Constitution and bylaws were drawn up and the organization was incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware.
Since that meeting in 1938, chapters have been organized across the entire United States. Today, Jack and Jill boast over 230 chapters nationwide, representing over 40,000 family members.
Each chapter plans annual programming activities guided under a national theme. Through service projects, Jack and Jill of America create a medium of contact for children to stimulate their growth and development.
The objectives of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. are:
The aims are:
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