Pictured from left to right are the following: National Corresponding Secretary Nichelle Nicholes Levy, National Program Director Marvis Donalson National Vice President Sativa Leach-Bowen National President Kornisha McGill Brown National Treasurer Michele Henry-McGee National Recording Secretary Ily Houston and National Editor Amanda McWilliams. Jack and Jill of America’s 2022-2024 National Executive Board Members stand near a portrait of Founder Marion Stubbs Thomas. senators and Congressional representatives on Capitol Hill, advocating for measures that support young people in communities across the U.S. Youth involved in the Jack and Jill of America program of today can be found meeting with U.S. We have been bringing our teens every other year for a national legislative summit so they can learn to be their own advocates.” “When it comes to legislation we know that we can go over and advocate for our children.

– the city where legislation happens,” said McGill Brown.

We realized that it was important to be in Washington, D.C. “Our property was purchased 20 years ago. Jack and Jill’s 262 chapters and more than 70,000 family members represent communities across the United States from Anchorage, Alaska to Miami, Fla. This year, Jack and Jill of America celebrates 85 years of service with the grand opening of a newly remodeled national headquarters near DuPont Circle in Washington, D.C. It also addresses the recreational and health needs of Black children and their families. Today, the organization offers leadership training and educational programming. While these cultural events are still part of the Jack and Jill program, the organization has expanded its scope. In 2012, eight women were initiated into the Associate Group of the Katy Prairie-View chapter.Many familiar with the Jack and Jill club of past years have vivid memories of ornate debutante ceremonies and other highbrow social activities. We owe a debt of gratitude to Vickie Byrd, Pat Miller, Mona Covington, Linda Parrish-Heard and Paulette Jones. Our beloved charter members, who comprise a 'Fabulous Five' group of mothers, led the efforts to reinstate the chapter charter. While we still have the close bond and feel of a small chapter, KPV is now home to more than 75 families. As the communities around the University developed, the chapter was reinstated and expanded to include the Katy and Cypress areas. Our chapter was originally founded in 1962 on the campus of Prairie View A&M University. Chartered on October 13, 2002, the “Klassy” and “Kaptivating” Katy Prairie-View Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, is dedicated to strengthening families and children.

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