EDUCATION: The power to learn and succeed. Fostering leadership development, financial literacy and a commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math (STE[A]M).
Power to Make A Difference thru Leadership Development
Focus: Tweens/Teens, grades 6th through 12th Goal: Complete a minimum of four (4) Jacqueline Moore Bowles (JMB) Leadership Development Modules. “Communications and Public Speaking” module is required. Resource: The Enhanced JMB 2013 Leadership Modules
Power to Make A Difference thru FINANCIAL LITERACY
Focus: Grades 3rd through 12th Goal: Complete a minimum of four (4) Jacqueline Moore Bowles (JMB) Leadership Development Modules. “Putting Some Aside” module/strategy is required. Resource: Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated/Merrill Lynch; Investing Pays Off
Power to Make A Difference thru STE[A]M
Focus: Early Childhood - Age 2 thru 5th Grade Goal: Provide Simple, Educational and Fun activities that (at a minimum): Help youth to develop self-confidence around scientific/technical subject matters. Expose and promote youth to pursue STE[A]M career fields. Resource: e.g. capitalize on existing resources by partnering with Private, Non-Profit, and Public Entities.
CULTURAL: The power to understand and value our African American heritage… Fostering a sense of unity, a better appreciation of our awesome history and our remarkable abilities
Power to Make A Difference thru Cultural Heritage
Focus: All Grade Groups/Chapter Wide Goal: Continue to address the Health Crises of the African American Family. Continue to educate our youth on the value an importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
CIVIC/LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY: The power to unify and inspire change… Fostering a better tomorrow for ALL children
Power to Make A Difference thru Legislative Advocacy
Focus: All Grade Groups/Chapter-Wide Goal: Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Collaboration: unite with CDF’s Advocacy That Works project joining our 10,000 voices and our “Power to Make A Difference” with CDF’s Freedom Schools program
Power to Make A Difference thru COMMUNITY SERVICE
Focus: Chapter-Wide Goal: Cradle to College Initiative “OUR CHILDREN’S KEEPER” Focus on community (non JJOA) children to become better prepared for the college admissions process and to think more broadly about their future career opportunities - i.e. Boys & Girls Club or ‘like’ organizations, Thompson Quintuplets, etc.) Resource: Building on shared experiences and what works. 46
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