Baltimore Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
About Baltimore Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
Jack and Jill of America, Inc., is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2 – 19, dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty.
The objectives of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated are to “create a medium of contact for children which will stimulate growth and development and provide children constructive educational, cultural, civic, health, recreational and social programs.” Since 1938, the organization continues on, dedicating its resources to improving the quality of life, particularly for all African-American children.
Our Baltimore Chapter delivers and focuses on initiatives that will equip our members and youth with the power to make a difference in communities and in the lives of children around the country.
The Baltimore Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. was organized in January 1945 by the Cornelias, a ladies’ social club founded by Gaynelle Spaulding. Mothers in the social club were friends with members of the founding chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., which was established in Philadelphia in 1938. Jack and Jill chapters spread first to New York City in 1939; to Washington DC in 1940; to Pittsburgh in 1944; and then to Baltimore in 1945.
The Baltimore Maryland Chapter began with twenty-five members. Sadie Marshall Douglas, President of the Cornelias became the first President of the chapter.
The twenty-five founding members remained intact until the Baltimore Chapter grew to fifty members in 1947.
Locations
Primary Office Location
P.O. Box 465 Baltimore MD 21203
(443) 857-6846
