Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19,
Columbus Chapter History
The Columbus Chapter was among the history makers established in the mid 1940’s as part of the first ten original chapters of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Founded in 1946, we were the eighth chapter established in the national organization and the original chapter that began the Mid-Western Region.
Edna Mapp was our first chapter president. Charter members were- Mary Anderson, Myrna Beatty, Constance Bruce, Louise Colston, Inez Dillard, Lula Evans, Marie Kent, Constance King, Phoebe Layton, Mary Reid and Variah Thomas.
Two national presidents hailed from the Columbus Chapter: Eleanor DeLoach Brown and Alberta Banner Turner, Ph.D. who also served as the national vice president. Other national officers from the Columbus area include Constance Bruce, who served twice as national corresponding secretary.
The Columbus Ohio Chapter has hosted many regional and national conventions, conferences and clusters, starting with the 2nd National Convention in 1947 including and most recently hosting the Ohio Children's Cluster in March 2024.
Columbus Chapter is proud to have alumni who designed the logo that was adopted in 1998 and presided as National President of the Jack and Jill Foundation.
Our fundraising efforts have led to the Jack and Jill Foundation grant funds being awarded to local nonprofits within the Columbus, Ohio community.
Edna Mapp was our first chapter president. Charter members were- Mary Anderson, Myrna Beatty, Constance Bruce, Louise Colston, Inez Dillard, Lula Evans, Marie Kent, Constance King, Phoebe Layton, Mary Reid and Variah Thomas.
Two national presidents hailed from the Columbus Chapter: Eleanor DeLoach Brown and Alberta Banner Turner, Ph.D. who also served as the national vice president. Other national officers from the Columbus area include Constance Bruce, who served twice as national corresponding secretary.
The Columbus Ohio Chapter has hosted many regional and national conventions, conferences and clusters, starting with the 2nd National Convention in 1947 including and most recently hosting the Ohio Children's Cluster in March 2024.
Columbus Chapter is proud to have alumni who designed the logo that was adopted in 1998 and presided as National President of the Jack and Jill Foundation.
Our fundraising efforts have led to the Jack and Jill Foundation grant funds being awarded to local nonprofits within the Columbus, Ohio community.