Jack and Jill of America, Inc. was founded January 24, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from a meeting of 20 mothers by the leadership of Marion Stubbs Thomas with the idea of bringing together children in a social and cultural environment. In 1964, as more groups became active, bylaws were drawn up and incorporated under the laws of Delaware. We are a non profit organization by mothers of children between the ages of 2 and 19 holding membership.
Our Goals
The goals serve as our constant guides. They are as follows:
To create a medium of contact for children which will stimulate their growth and development.
To provide constructive educational, cultural, civic, social and service programs for children.
To aid mothers in learning more about their children through educational conferences and workshops.
Membership
If you are interested in becoming a member of Jack and Jill you must be sponsored by a member(s) of the local chapter. You will be invited to attend a meeting where pertinent information, such as the qualifications, cost, selection process, and other information will be discussed.
If you are a child or the spouse of a child whose mother graduated from a chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., in good standing and you meet the other criteria for membership, you are eligible for membership as a Legacy Member. Legacy forms can be obtained from our National Office.