Orangeburg Chapter of Jack and Jill of America inducts 11 new members

The new members inducted into the chapter at Blush on May 9 were: Nedra Craig, Kimberlei Davis, Elrica Glover, Angela Ham, Dr. Kimberly Hammond, Dana Platt, Kimberly Roache, Dr. Bridget Staten, Valesta Twitty, T. Dionne Ulmer and Teetandeeahnahsee Williams.

The women have taken a pledge to live out the organization’s motto, “Let’s Work, Let’s Live, Let’s Play Together." The new members are preparing for a year of enriching activities to enhance not only the lives of their children, but the lives of children in the Orangeburg community as well.

After being formally introduced, the organization’s newest members will join in programming activities for the 2018-2019 program year. The Orangeburg chapter is under the leadership of President Tarshua Teresa Mack.

In the coming program year, the chapter will again partner with several community organizations to continue the work of making a difference in the community locally and nationally through charitable giving and community engagement.

"We are excited and proud to welcome our new moms on this journey," Mack said.

Founded on Jan. 24, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jack and Jill of America Inc. is a national, non-profit family organization dedicating its resources toward improving the quality of life, especially that of African-American children.

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

The Orangeburg Chapter of Jack and Jill of America was established in 1966 and currently has 32 members and four associate members.

Each year, the chapter’s activities are designed to promote personal and family growth through meaningful experiences and relationships for the children and the community.

This year, the Orangeburg chapter will co-host the 64th annual Teen Conference in conjunction with the Charleston chapter June 21-24.

In addition, the chapter will kick off its Chick-fil-A calendar fundraiser in August to aid in its philanthropic efforts in the community and the Jack and Jill Foundation.