The Greater Essex County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
GREATER ESSEX COUNTY CHAPTER
JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA, INC.
GECC Fundraising
GECC has long been dedicated to supporting the efforts of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation and maximizing the level of impact that we are able to make for our community partners. To date, our chapter has raised over $200,000 for more than ten (10) charities.
We are extremely proud of our chapter’s fundraising success and our ability to contribute to numerous community organizations and schools. In addition to the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, past recipients of our major fundraising efforts include, but are not limited to:
Though GECC has consistently been acknowledged by its community partners for its generous contributions, we were deeply honored to have received the 1st place award (out of 59 chapters) in the category of Foundation Giving at the 2019 Eastern Region Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Recent Fundraising Activities
2022 Harvest Ball
After years of not being able to meet in person, GECC invited the community to party with a purpose at its Biennial Harvest Ball. This year’s theme was “Back Together Again”. All proceeds were donated to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Essex County and the Jack & Jill of America Foundation.
Jazz at Lincoln Center 2019
Through an evening of jazz, GECC raised over $78,000 to benefit Sierra House - a nonprofit organization committed to improving the prospects of individual achievement for youth, low- to moderate-income families and homeless young adults through housing education and community services.
Isaiah House 2019
GECC is family to all families. The chapter provided much needed baby supplies and clothing to support those in need at Isaiah House, which provides shelter, nourishment and support to Essex County’s most vulnerable families.
