There are 15 colleges participating in the JJ College GAP Fund.
Over 500 HBCU students have been helped.
“The recipients of the JJ College GAP Fund are so deserving of this assistance. They are bright talented students that are at the brink of graduation with a small unmet financial need. We don’t just offer this financial relief as an incentive – rather, it’s more of a necessity, providing students with this financial support necessary to cross the finish line.” – Pier Blake, Executive Director
Every year, college students are unable to graduate because of small unpaid bills, ultimately dropping from their courses and leaving school without a degree. Some go home to a minimum wage job (if a job at all) to now paying off student loan debt. The JJ College GAP Fund isn’t new, however it is a new collaboration with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and Jack and Jill of America Foundation to intervene and provide a lifeline for students during this critical time of expected graduation. Students do not need to write another essay or look for another UNFORGIVEN loan. They will just need to show up to class, and the remaining bill is “PAID IN FULL”. The goal is to establish a collaborative $2 Million Dollar Scholarship Endowment over a 10-year period (Foundation will raise and/or match $100,000 annually) for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This restricted endowment meets the charitable goals of the Foundation to make a lasting impact in the lives of deserving students at HBCUs. Jack and Jill Foundation is recognized as a public charity under IRS 501(c)(3) requirements for a charitable organization and all contributions are eligible to receive a tax-deduction in accordance with IRS Code section 170.
OURVISION
Our vision is to transform African American communities, one child at a time.
OURMISSION
Our mission is to address issues affecting African American children and families, by investing in programs and services that create a strong foundation for children to thrive long-term.
OURIMPACT
We invest in services, programs and organizations that focus on impacting the underlying issues affecting African American children and families.
Our Philanthropic Focus Areas
African American Families | Education | Health & Wellness
There’s a real need in African American communities for a concentrated focus on root cause issues affecting long-term outcomes for African American children.
We are committed to supporting services, programs and organizations that address underlying causes of social problems affecting African American communities, families and ultimately children.
Here are some of the statistics that caused us to act with a sense of urgency:
AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES
Statistics are for African American children
Source: Kids Count
EDUCATION
Statistics are for African American students
U.S. Department of Education’s Civil Rights Data Collection
HEALTH
Statistics are for African American students
Source: Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
SUCCESS STORIES
Sanctuary of Hope
Los Angeles, CA
Baltimore Youth Alliance
Baltimore, MD
SEM STEM
Atlanta, GA
54321 Common Table
Memphis, TN
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WASHINGTON, D.C., June 25, 2020: Jack and Jill of America Foundation elected new Board Leadership at its 53rd Annual Meeting on June 20, 2020. These Trustees will continue supporting the Foundation’s vital work with resources and expertise. The Foundation Board works in partnership with the Executive Director…
THERE’S POWER IN OUR VOICE
The past several months have been painful. Grieving the loss of another Black man at the hands of hatred provoked immediate feelings of anguish and anger. It’s not enough that we can’t jog, and we can’t sleep, but now again, we can’t breathe. As an organization rooted in uplifting African American communities and transforming the lives of families and children…