Get your Bag Event
Welcome to our virtual Get your Bag Event! Join us online for an exciting experience where you can find the perfect bag for your style. Whether you're looking for a tote, or clutch, we've got you covered. This contest is sure to please everyone. The best part is that your contribution helps a very worthy cause. Proceeds support the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Foundation ( JJOAF)and its philanthropic effects to allievate social issues within communities of color.
JJOAF believes that focusing on key areas such as housing insecurity, education, health and wellness, and the African American family as a whole can bring about positive outcomes.
Despite being an integral part of the American society, the reality remains the the median income for African American households is approximately $39,000, which is significantly less than their Latino ($47,000) and White (over $65,000) counterparts.
Recent statistics indicate that African Americans are less likely to own homes and have health insurance. They also struggle with the burden of disproportionately higher poverty rates – the poverty rate among African-American and American Indian children is almost three times higher than that of their white and Asian and Pacific Islander peers.
While statistics may show that African Americans face challenges in terms of income, homeownership, and healthcare, at JJOAF, we remain hopeful for a better future. Through our targeted focus on key areas, we believe that positive change is not only possible but achievable.
