Formation | January 1938 |
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Founder | Marion Turner Stubbs |
Founded at | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Type | Non-profit corporation |
Headquarters | 1930 17th Street NW Washington, D.C. |
Membership | 40,000+ |
Website | www |
Jack and Jill of America is an American leadership organization for African American mothers and their children. It was established in Philadelphia in 1938. The organization aims to improve the quality of life of children, particularly African-American children.
There are over 230 Jack and Jill chapters in 35 states in the United States, with over 10,000 mother members and 40,000 parents and children. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C.