Our Community Presence
Jazzin’ with Jack and Jill
The Charlotte Chapter proudly supports Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc, the philanthropic arm of the National organization, with its signature fundraiser, “Jazzin’ with Jack and Jill”. For nearly 10 years, the Chapter has invited the Charlotte community to “party with a purpose” at a fun-filled event highlighted by live jazz from local and national jazz artists. This year’s Jazzin’ event was a Brunch and Fashion Show featuring incredible musician Shableek and sophisticated designs by Haute Exclusive and DW Designs on April 17, 2016 at the Design Center Atrium at Byron’s South End. The professional models were joined by special guest models from our community including:
Camille Davidson Fuller Charlotte Chapter President
Ericka Bryant News Personality Kendall Taylor Local Businessman Herb Gray Local Philanthropist Janine Davis Radio Personality Laura Bynum Queen City Chapter President Nichelle Levy South Charlotte Chapter President Omar Tyree NY Times Best Selling Author Trevor Fuller Chair, Board of County Commissioners Yandrick Paraison Professional model |
Proceeds from our “pink carpet” event benefitted the Phasing Up Foster Care Initiative at Johnson C. Smith University. Phasing Up is a comprehensive collegiate program with a focus on funding to ease the transition from foster care to independent living for the growing number of at-risk youth who are phasing out due to the age restrictions of the foster care system. JCSU has implemented a program unlike anywhere else in the nation to provide a supportive surrogate family for this unique population during their college careers so that they may lead successful, productive lives in their communities. The Charlotte Chapter has committed to a collaborative partnership with the Phasing Up program by donating funds as well as providing “mother-mentors” to these exceptional young people during their college years and beyond. Our Chapter’s goal is to do what we can to assist Phasing Up to achieve its mission of removing societal and economic barriers and changing the trajectory of the lives of these impressive students.
If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a Phasing Up program to offer new possibilities to a young adult phasing out of foster care!
For news on the proceeds:
http://on.wsoctv.com/2bI5Ox8
For more information regarding the Guardian Scholars Program, visit the Johnson C. Smith website: http://www.jcsu.edu/about/foster-care-initiative/phasing-up-to-new-possibilities-program2
If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a Phasing Up program to offer new possibilities to a young adult phasing out of foster care!
For news on the proceeds:
http://on.wsoctv.com/2bI5Ox8
For more information regarding the Guardian Scholars Program, visit the Johnson C. Smith website: http://www.jcsu.edu/about/foster-care-initiative/phasing-up-to-new-possibilities-program2