 BrittiCares - BrittiCares International is a 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization committed to finding new and better ways to improve the quality of life for children who have been diagnosed with cancer. BCI wishes to raise funds and public awareness to combat this disease. The purpose of the funds will go toward research and development, where BCI will work shoulder to shoulder with oncologists, surgeons, and nutritionists. The funds will also help to create a safe haven for young people with cancer where hugs are overflowing, smiles are infectious, and dreams become a reality. www.BrittiCares.org
 Jack and Jill of America -- Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a family organization that provides cultural, social, civic and recreational activities that stimulate and expand the mind to enhance life. Today, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. has a membership base of over 9,500 families and it is the oldest and largest African American family organization in the United States. Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is committed to ensuring that all children have the same opportunities in life. www.jack-and-jill.org
 Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc. -- Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc. is the philanthropic arm of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. The Foundation supports programs that not only create opportunities and challenges for children to learn and practice leadership skills, but also build leadership character in youth. The ultimate goal of every Foundation grant dollar is to empower young people to make the right life choices. Since its inception in 1968, the Foundation has distributed millions of dollars to communities all across America. www.jackandjillfoundation.org
The South Los Angeles Chapter of Jack and Jill of America was organized in 1956 in the home of Velma Woods with JoAnna Hayes as the first President of the Mother's Club. It was installed in July, 1957 with Jewel Jackson as the first President. Currently the Chapter runs under the leadership of Tracie Thompson. The members of this South Los Angeles Chapter are Vicki Anakwenze, Ermal Anderson, Traci Anderson, Plezhette Arnold, Andrea Askins, Wanda Belle-Bridges, Bridgette Berry-Smith, Adriane Brown, Marcia Brown-Kelly, Sandra Carter, Natalie Collier, Pamela Collins, Anita Cook, Deborah Cotton-Thomas, Delbara Dorsey, Ngwebifor Fobi, Brenda Fountain, Shilby Guillory, Blanche Topps, Adrianne Johnson, Kim Johnson-Woods, Joanne Jordan-Driver, Michelle Krauthamer, Rosetta Landou, Joy Lewis, LaWanda Love, Paula Marshall, Lula Morehouse, Regina Martin, Audra Parker, Connie Robinson, Jacki Scott, Djuanique Slaughter, Adrienne Thomas, Cynthia Williams, Gloria Williams and Myra Williams.
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