Programming is what drives our Chapter! Under the direction of Program Director Edith Armstrong-Hicks, our Chapter enjoys a yearly, well-organized program of activities. The Long Beach Chapter of Jack & Jill supports the goals and objectives of the National Organization by providing educational, social, and cultural activities for the children of the organization. Children are first placed in groups determined by their age/grade. Group activities are then planned based upon the children's ages and interests.

The children attend the monthly activities and events that are planned and hosted by the mothers. Under the direction of the Teen Advisors, our teens are encouraged and expected to plan their own activities in an effort to develop their leadership skills. In addition to the scheduled monthly activities, we participate in Chapter activities as mandated by the National Organization. These include Jack and Jill Day celebrated each September, and National Black Family Day which is celebrated the first Saturday in May.

All groups are involved in projects that provide service to our communities. We work with other community groups and organizations to support issues pertaining to family and children, as well as charitable groups to help those in need.
The National Organization has a Father's Auxiliary in which the fathers meet to discuss pertinent issues related to our families, as well as plan activities for themselves.

The Long Beach Chapter is busy building its own Father's Auxiliary group and anticipates great things for our wonderful dads in the very near future. Fathers are always welcome and encouraged to attend the children's activities. In fact, many fathers enjoy bringing their children to an activity when the mother is unable to do so.