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Toledo
Chapter of Jack and Jill Hosts Party with a Purpose
Special to The Truth
The
Toledo Chapter of Jack and Jill of America hosted its first
“Jean Jam” cabaret on, Feb. 27 but it won’t be the last.
Nearly 300 people enjoyed the music of DJ “JRoc” at this
party with a purpose and many are already asking: when will
the next “Jean Jam” dance be held? |
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The proceeds from the event go to support the
Jack and Jill of America Foundation, which is the
philanthropic arm of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. The
Foundation’s purpose is to provide financial support to
organizations that promote leadership development, children,
youth and young adults.
Some of the party goers spotted in the crowd
were: Toledo City Councilman Michael Ashford, Keith Jordan -
owner, JLJ
Vision Outreach, Alexis Means - News Reporter 13abc, Schylar
Meadows - political commentator. Several prominent Jack and
Jill members were also in attendance including Third Baptist
Church Pastor Kevin Bedford and First Lady Lettie Bedford,;
YMCA CEO and President Lisa McDuffie and husband George
McDuffie.; Angelita Cruz-Bridges, director of
operations for the Lucas County Auditor’s Office and husband
Jonathan Bridge; attorney Janelle Phifer; Drs Charles and
Dominique Lace and attorney Mark Barnes and wife Asha
Barnes, president of the Toledo chapter.
The Toledo Chapter, of Jack and Jill has rendered 58 years
of service to the community. Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
is a family organization that provides cultural, social,
civic and recreational activities that stimulate and expand
the mind to enhance life.
With a membership base of over 9,500 families, it is the
oldest and largest African-American family organization in
the United States.
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