The fall season is always a very special time for the Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill, a 73-year-old organization of moms dedicated to nurturing African American leaders. During this time, they plan meaningful activities for their children to learn and grow into future leaders as well as identify charities and communities they could positively impact throughout the year.
The organization’s most impactful fall event is their annual fundraiser, Bold Lips & Bow Ties. Since its inception in 2015, this event has evolved from 50 supportive friends to over 1,600 patrons. The 2024 event on Sunday, October 13 at The Gathering Spot welcomed notable attendees, including Jack & Jill’s newly elected National President Darlene Whittington, Southeastern Regional Director Takeysha Lewis, U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett, and local radio personality actress and J&J Member Rashan Ali.
Comprised of over 200 African American mothers, the organization reached out to Atlanta’s community of donors, sponsors, and supporters, and raised over $200,000, with The Home Depot pledging to be a Diamond Level Sponsor at $25,000. They are also grateful for their Platinum Sponsors, Dr. Obi Ugwonali and Peachtree Orthopedics, Cadence Bank, and Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Engineering.
In 2024, the chapter chose to support CRIADO GA, a nonprofit dedicated to improving women’s health and wellness; Raising Expectations, an organization that empowers youth to help facilitate high school graduation and beyond; The Center for Children and Young Adults, which provides a home for youth who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by their caregivers; Turning Point Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, supporting breast cancer survivors; and The Jack and Jill Foundation, which is the oldest African American-led nonprofit in the United States that invests in programs and services for children.
For more information on the chapter and its fundraising efforts, visit Fundraising@jackandjillatlanta.org or the Atlanta Chapter Website at JackandJillAtlanta.org.
“Bold Lips and Bow Ties has become a cornerstone event for the Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill,” said Chapter President Mikki Anderson. “It’s an opportunity for us to combine fun with philanthropy and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in the Atlanta area.”