Why Change the Odds?

Fourth grade is vital year for students! This is the year when they make the transition from learning to read to reading to learn in subjects like history, science and math. Even before the emergence of COVID-19, 36% of 4th graders nation-wide read behind grade level. It has been shown that students who cannot read at grade level by 4th grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school. With the return of in-person academics at Jack & Jill Center, it is vital that our children have the tools they need for a successful school year as they set a strong academic foundation for years to come.

Your Impact

You can help! Support our children by making a gift to our Back to School - #ChangetheOdds Fundraiser. Our goal is to raise $25,000 for scholarships and other essential items needed for our students to come back to school both safely and effectively.

Be a Fundraiser!

Click "Start Fundraising" to create your own #ChangetheOdds page to share with friends, family and colleagues and post on your social media channels to start a chain reaction of giving that will make the world of difference in a child's life right now!

What's Next?

Our campaign will conclude on Saturday, September 18 with a virtual/ in-person hybrid event: The 2nd Annual Run 4 The Kids 5k. Join us at LauderAle Brewery or virtually to walk or run a 5K that benefits the children of Jack & Jill Center. All runners and walkers will receive a medal and t-shirt. Runners and walkers who are 21+ will receive one drink ticket for a craft brew at LauderAle. This event is family and pet friendly!

Event Links

Sponsorship Opportunities are available HERE ! Tickets are available HERE! View the event on our website HERE ! View the event on Facebook HERE !

For questions or more information please contact Alana Wortsman, Business Development Manager at (954) 463-8772, ext. 217 or awortsman@jackandjillcenter.org.