Greetings from the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Queens, NY Chapter

Founded in June 1952, the Queens Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. was established under the guidance of Emilie Pickens. Mrs. Pickens was also the first Vice President of the national organization. Our chapter is an organization of mothers whose objective is to impart constructive educational, civic, cultural, recreational and social programming to stimulate growth and development in our African-American children. We strive to nurture future leaders through outstanding chapter programming, community service, legislative advocacy and philanthropic giving.

Queens Chapter Presents Gift of Swim to Jamaica Y Youth

The Queens Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. proudly presented the Jamaica YMCA with a sponsorship of instructional swim lessons for five youth attendees of the Y so they can learn how to swim. This sponsorship, which is in alignment with the national Jack and Jill of America, Inc.'s Jack and Jill Swims initiative, is just one of the ongoing projects that Queens J&J moms have with the Jamaica Y. Special thank you to (L-R) Sammantha Kaufman-Jones; Dr. Stacie NC Grant; Pres. Carmelia Taylor and Lisa Clark.

Wear Blue for Autism Awareness This April

Did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month? In fact, April 2 was named World Autism Awareness Day in 2007! To show their support for increasing awareness and the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention, the Queens chapter wore shades of blue. Autism is a complex brain disorder that often inhibits a person's ability to communicate, respond to surroundings and to form relationships with others. Autism affects people of all races, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Get Tickets Now for the Spring Soiree 3 on April 25!

Celebrating 67 years of making a difference in Queens!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 25, 2019 to join us for an exquisite evening of dinner, dance, scholarship awards and more at our Spring Soiree 3 Fundraiser!

The Queens Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. invites you to join us at Jericho Terrace at 249 Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, New York from 7 p.m. to Midnight. Tickets are $125 per person. Music by DJ Precise. A portion of the funds will go to the Jack and Jill Foundation and the Jamaica YMCA.

Purchase Spring Soiree tickets on Eventbrite here!

Still Time! Place a Journal Ad and Be Seen

Looking to promote your business, club, sorority or fraternal organization, upcoming event or to give a shout out to a special honoree or scholarship awardee? Purchase sponsor ads in the Spring Soiree Journal and get noticed by local notables, event attendees, current and former Jack and Jill members and associates and professionals from across the area. For pricing and details, download the sponsorship journal contract below. Don't miss your chance to take part! Deadline: April 12, 2019