Recognizing our rich heritage, both locally and nationally, the Chapter has continued this wonderful tradition established by our founders. By sponsoring numerous educational projects, cultural programs, and social activities over the years, the Chapter has provided a means for increasing educational awareness among our youth, assisted in their growth, and encouraged an appreciation of our culture. A continued commitment and attention to serving the needs of our community instils the value of service in our youth.
With the legacy of the mothers before us, and our commitment to collective work, the current mothers of the Columbia Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, have harnessed the power to change the lives of our own children, and others in our community. Working together, “We Can do More”.
The Columbia Chapter has donated over $50,000 in scholarships through the most recent years. These awards have been make primarily through the Columbia Chapter Biennial Beautillion, founded to celebrate youth leadership. Community Service projects have included but not limited to:
Providing books on African American culture/leadership to public schools in Howard County. Providing an annual meal to those with intellectual disabilities in Howard County in support of the National Association of Mental Illness, NAMI. Providing school supplies to Howard County Public School after-school programs. Annual Legislative Forum with local candidates for elected offices. Annual “Giving Tree” at our holiday party for our Corduroy’s Closet event.
Recognizing our rich heritage, both locally and nationally, the Columbia, MD Chapter has continued the wonderful tradition established by our founders to using our collective “Power to Make a Difference”.
Columbia, MD