Jack and Jill Day

Jack and Jill Day happens every year at the end of summer and the beginning of the program year. It is an opportunity for Jack and Jill families to come together to socialize and recreate. On this day we also recognize and honor Carole Robertson who was a member of her local Jack and Jill teen group in Birmingham, Alabama. She was killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing on September 15, 1963. Carole was 14 years old when she died, and she was at the church preparing to march for civil rights with other youth that day. Her mother was the regional director for the Southeastern region.

Grade Level Group Programming

Grade group children come together once a month to participate in age-level appropriate activities designed around Jack and Jills’ core thrusts and program areas which include: educational, cultural, civic/legislative, recreational/social, health, financial literacy, leadership development, community service, and STE(AM). These group programs support our children in building their knowledge and skills, leadership, and of course building lasting friendships.

Holiday Brunch

This social event is an opportunity for Jack and Jill families and extended families and friends to celebrate the holiday season. It is a fun annual event with food, games, and music, and the occasional appearance from Santa.

Community Service & Philanthropy

The Oakland Bay Area Chapter's signature community service event, Feed the People, is led by our teens and has historically organized a food and toiletry drive in a community of need in Oakland. It is building on the legacy of the Oakland Black Panther Feed the People program. All Jack and Jill chapters raise money to contribute to the national foundation and local nonprofit organizations that are serving and benefitting Black families and/or youth programs. OBAC has supported youth development programs, family shelters, and food programs to name a few.

Just for Moms

Our Mother Members are the backbone of our chapter so we take time to take care of ourselves and bond with our mother sisters with programming and activities just for the moms including mother retreats and health and wellness activities.

African American Read-In

The African American Read-In is an annual chapter event that occurs during Black History Month. The event encourages all grade groups to read, write and seek knowledge through books and celebration of our Black history. It features guest authors, poets, music, food, vendors, and grade group learning and cultural activities.