Far West The Fabulous Far West Region celebrated 70 years of Building a Region of Leaders and Legacies in 2019. Under the leadership of past Regional Director Florence Lankford, our region held its inaugural family trip to Colonel Allensworth State Park in California. Established in 1908, Allensworth was founded, financed, and governed by African Americans. This was a weekend of “black excellence.” The Oakland Bay Area and Seattle chapters were celebrated for being listed in the top ten fundraising chapters of Jack and Jill for the March of Dimes. This accomplishment encourages us to reach for greater heights. The Los Angeles Chapter celebrated their 70th Anniversary with a gala held at the California African American Museum. A curated tour of the chapter history was held for guests. We celebrated 25 years with the Tri-Valley Chapter. This fundraiser supported Lincoln Families, the first racially integrated orphanage in Northern California.
Tasha B. Penny Member at Large
Six chapters received grants from Foundation: North County San Diego, Santa Clarita Antelope Valley, South Los Angeles, Inglewood, Los Angeles, and Portland Willamette Valley. “Impacting Lives, One Person at a Time” was our theme for the 2019 Teen Leadership Conference community service held at California State University, San Marcos. Our Teens provided care packs for Walden Family Services, a foster care organization. Our mothers echoed these efforts at their 2019 Regional Conference by preparing back packs for foster youth with the County of Orange Social Services Agency. The Far West Region members have illustrated we are clear about our vision. Under the leadership of our current Regional Director, Diane Little, we have declared we are Focused, Fierce & Fired Up: The Power of Family and Community. Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated - 2020 | 23