- Rebuild America- A partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for families.
- Loose Change- teaching the value of philanthropy to our children.
- Teen Community Service Project- funding community service projects across...
Our Vision • Our Mission • Our Impact
Our Mission
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.
Our Impact
We invest in services, programs and organizations that focus on impacting the underlying issues affecting African American children and families.
Our Philanthropic Focus Areas
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.
Why It Matters
Here are some of the statistics that caused us to act with a sense of urgency:
Success Stories
The Jack and Jill of America chapter provided all of the supplies needed for the lessons/experiments.
Speaking for Success provided an opportunity for children in grades pre-school through 12th to improve their leadership skills through communications.
Providing new experiences and lots of joy for children and families including live entertainment, dancing and breakfast with Santa.
I think the mom is overwhelmed and just needs a break sometime. This program gives her kids extra help in homework and a little peace of mind.
Look at me. I am more than what you see. Destiny is mine! If it is to be, it’s up to me.
It is fun making food from the garden.
News & Events
Jack and Jill Foundation matches a $5,000 contribution from Southern Co., Inc. in Memphis, TN to support the Children's Defense Fund Southern Regional Office. 100 children from across a 77 county...