Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Metropolitan Chapter.

The first group of Jack and Jill of America was established in January 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the purpose of creating a medium of contact for the children of members; and to provide a constructive, educational, recreational and cultural program for the children and their parents.

Membership in the organization consists of parents with children between the ages of 2 and 20 years. The foremost aims of the organization are: To aid in the development of a fully integrated child along educational, emotional, physical, recreational and social lines; to aid mothers in learning more about their children; to provide better opportunities for all children; and to support national legislation aimed at bettering the condition of children. Community service is a major emphasis of the organization. There are 187 chapters and more than 35,000 members in 36 states. The Metropolitan Chapter pertains to the organization located in Manhattan.

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