What We Do
Phasing Up to New Possibilities Program
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In 2014, Jack and Jill Charlotte Chapter made a five year commitment to Johnson C. Smith’s Phasing Up Foster Care Program. The mission of the program is to support the transition of foster care youth as they strive to overcome previous challenges and prepare to enter a new phase of progression. Through our signature event, Jazzin, and other fundraising efforts, we will provide financial support. In addition, we are also partnering with the program to develop mentoring opportunities for the students. To learn more about JCSU’s Phasing Up Program, please visit their website - http://www.jcsu.edu/about/foster-care-initiative/phasing-up-to-new-possibilities-program2
“For the more than 20,000 young people who age out of foster care in the U.S. every year. . . the outcomes aren't great. They're heading out into the world with next to nothing — no family, no money, no support.” NPR, Guerra, Jennifer. (2015, January 5). From Foster Care to Freshman Year |
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Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, and Civil Discourse: A Community Conversation!
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On behalf of the Charlotte Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., thanks to everyone involved in participating with the Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, and Civil Discourse: A Community Conversation! Please take a moment to view the video from the event.
Featured Panelists: Maj. Sherie Pearsall, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Andrew Murray, Mecklenburg County District Attorney Kevin Tully, Mecklenburg County Public Defender Trevor Fuller, Board of County Commissioners C. Renee Jarrett, Council for Children's Rights Chief Randy Hagler, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Police Moderated by the Honorable Rickye McKoy-Mitchell, District Court Judge |
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