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Annually, this party with a purpose brings more than 300
members of te Tledo community together to celebrate an
evening of fun, while raising funds for early childhood
literacy. This is the national mission of the organization
being implemented locally through the development of
“reading corners” and “reading nooks” designed to be an
educational resource to underserved youth across the
country.
Both the Boys and Girls Club of Toledo's Homer Hanham Club
and the Wayman-Palmer YMCA of Toledo will receive
micro-reading corners.
There are currently 25 mothers in the local chapter of Jack
and Jill and more than 40 children ranging from ages two-18.
The youth and families engage in monthly educational, civic,
legislative and recreational activities as well as provide
service to the community.
Over the years, Jack and Jill has partnered with and served
local organizations such as Boys and Girls Club of Toledo,
Mom's House, The United Way of Greater Toledo, March of
Dimes, Toledo Lucas County Public Library, the Toledo Zoo,
The Toledo Museum of Art Mercy Health, Komen of Northwest
Ohio, Food For Thought and more.
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