GA SR661

Georgia Senate commends Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19 dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders through leadership development, volunteer service, and civic duty

Organization founded January 24, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Marion Stubbs Thomas when 20 mothers convened; incorporated in Delaware in 1946

Currently operates 262 chapters nationwide representing 50,000 families across seven regions, with 21 chapters located throughout Georgia

Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc., the philanthropic arm established in 1968, has distributed millions of dollars to communities across America

Georgia is home to the 28th National President Darlene McGhee Wittington and National Legislative Chair Dorothea "Dee" Dawkins-Haigler