Flight 19 inspires creativity through a fresh menu, hand crafted cocktails, and stimulating conversation for Fort Lauderdale’s natives and visitors. Because Flight 19 believes in conversation, cooperation, and community, they are thrilled to host Jack & Jill Center’s Young Pro Happy Hour on Thursday, June 27th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. This event is $25 per ticket and includes 2 complimentary drinks and light bites. All proceeds benefit the children and families at Jack & Jill Children’s Center.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED, but you can still join us tonight at Flight 19 and pay at the door!
Jack & Jill Young Professionals
The Jack & Jill Children’s Center Young Professionals is a networking group of individuals ages 21-40 who are dedicated to serving their local community. The main goals of the Young Professionals is to provide community awareness, volunteer services, program assistance, and financial support for Jack & Jill Children’s Center. Events hosted by the Young Professionals include quarterly happy hours, volunteer activities at the Center, as well as the planning and hosting of the annual Fall Festival and Bowling Tournament.
“Our goal is to get the next generation of promising business people engaged with Jack & Jill now so that we can further their 75 year legacy.” – Alex Buschmann, President
For questions or more information please contact:
Alana Wortsman
Business Development Manager
Phone: 954.463.8772, ext 217
awortsman@jackandjillcenter.org
Flight 19 inspires creativity through a fresh menu, hand crafted cocktails, and stimulating conversation for Fort Lauderdale’s natives and visitors. Because Flight 19 believes in conversation, cooperation, and community, they are thrilled to host Jack & Jill Center’s Young Pro Happy Hour on Thursday, June 27th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. This event is $25 (save $5 below) per ticket and includes 2 complimentary drinks and light bites. All proceeds benefit the children and families at Jack & Jill Children’s Center.
Jack & Jill Young Professionals
The Jack & Jill Children’s Center Young Professionals is a networking group of individuals ages 21-40 who are dedicated to serving their local community. The main goals of the Young Professionals is to provide community awareness, volunteer services, program assistance, and financial support for Jack & Jill Children’s Center. Events hosted by the Young Professionals include quarterly happy hours, volunteer activities at the Center, as well as the planning and hosting of the annual Fall Festival and Bowling Tournament.
“Our goal is to get the next generation of promising business people engaged with Jack & Jill now so that we can further their 75 year legacy.” – Alex Buschmann, President
For questions or more information please contact:
Alana Wortsman
Business Development Manager
Phone: 954.463.8772, ext 217
awortsman@jackandjillcenter.org
Join the Jack & Jill Young Professionals for Yoga fun with Chance of Rays Yoga at the beautiful Society Las Olas. While we stretch, wine will be served and is included in your ticket price. Join us for a fun evening of networking, fitness, good drinks, and good company.
21+ I Masks Required I Limited to 18 Tickets!
Society Las Olas is a social apartment community on the Riverfront in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale with attainable rents that fit any lifestyle and huge amazing amenities. SLO also offers wellness, cultural, and community events to its residents and neighbors, encouraging growth and togetherness.
Chance of Rays Yoga is a pop-up style event and experience incorporating yoga with a social community where everyone feels welcome no matter what experience level they are!
Proceeds will continue to help Jack & Jill’s Mission of breaking the cycle of poverty in our community by providing high quality education and family programming.
Email Alana Wortsman, Business Development Manager, at awortsman@jackandjillcenter.org for additional information.
Jack & Jill Center’s 2nd Annual RUN 4 THE KIDS 5K
Haven’t registered yet? Click this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/FortLauderdale/JackJillRunforKids.
Run 4 The Kids 5K – Event Information
Thank you so much for supporting Jack & Jill Center by registering for The 2nd Annual Run 4 The Kids 5K!
Pre-packet pick-up will be held on Friday, September 17th from 3:00 to 5:30 PM at Jack & Jill Center (1315 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL) outside of the Madelaine Halmos Academy building. Participants will also be able to pick up their packets at the event beginning at 7:45 AM. Virtual supporters will be mailed their packets which include their Run 4 The Kids 5K t-shirts and medals, if unable to pick them up at the pre-packet pickup or the packet pick-up on the event day.
In-person participants, join us Saturday, September 18th at LauderAle Brewery (3305 SE 14th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316) from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Below are the event day details:
- 7:45 AM – Registration Opens
- 8:10 AM – Warm Up By Alyssa From Ales & Asanas Yoga
- 8:20 AM – National Anthem by School of Rock
- 8:30 AM – Race Kick-Off/ Participant Start Time
- 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM – Entertainment by School of Rock
Free event parking is available in all areas that have not been blocked by event signage and orange cones. Additionally, free street parking is available in the grass along SW 14th Avenue, and in the Sirrsccos Marine parking lot located next to LauderAle Brewery.
All participants, virtual and in-person, will receive a t-shirt and medal, and in-person 21+ participants will also receive a drink ticket. In addition to LauderAle Brewery’s beers on tap, mimosas will also be available. If anyone makes an additional donation of $5 donation to Jack & Jill Center at the event, LauderAle will give a $1 discount on a beverage (up to $5 in discounts total per person). Click here to view the menu at LauderAle.
Thank you so much to the Food Trucks who will be at the event: Glow Bowl Food & German Themed Oktoberfest Truck – Epic Bites by Mike Smerda.
Do you have a friend who hasn’t registered yet? Sent them this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/FortLauderdale/JackJillRunforKids.
SHARE YOUR JOURNEY WITH US! Tag @JackJillCenter on social media to help us raise awareness about our mission. Be sure to use our hashtags: #runforthekids #jackjillcenter.
Contact Business Development Manager, Alana Wortsman at awortsman@jackandjillcenter.org with questions or to sponsor.
About Jack & Jill Center: Founded in 1942 by the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Jack & Jill Center, Inc. is the oldest nonprofit 501(c)(3) provider of early childhood education in Broward County and is nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. It is the mission of Jack & Jill Center to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming, and community engagement. Jack & Jill Center has four programs: Early Education Program, Madelaine Halmos Academy (elementary education program), Health Program, and Family Program. 90% of the children and families served live within 175% of the Federal Poverty Level, and 89% of families enrolled in Jack & Jill Center increase their income in just one year. Learn more at www.jackandjillcenter.org.
About The Jack & Jill Center Young Professionals Network (YPN): The Jack & Jill Center Young Professionals Network (YPN) is a networking group of individuals ages 21-40 who are dedicated to serving their local community. The main goals of the Young Professionals Network are to provide community awareness, volunteer services, program assistance, and financial support for Jack & Jill Center. Events hosted by the Young Professionals include quarterly happy hours, volunteer activities at the Center, as well as the planning and hosting of the annual Fall Festival.
The Friends of Jack & Jill Center presented The 20th Annual Power Lunch on Wednesday, September 29 at 11:30 AM at Global Grille at First Baptist. 250 guests joined us as Jack & Jill Center paid tribute to several special honorees in the community: The Young Professionals Network, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, and Herman Construction. This honor is bestowed to one corporate organization, one foundation organization, and one volunteer organization that have gone above and beyond through their contributions and service to Jack & Jill Center.
Attendees were joined by Neki Mohan, Journalist, Storyteller, and Entrepreneur as the Master of Ceremonies and Guest Speaker, and Steve Halmos, CEO of Halmos Holdings, Inc. as Guest Speaker. Thank you to all of our supporters for making this event successful! Over $90,000 was raised to support the children and families at Jack & Jill Center.
Click here to view the event on YouTube.
Click here to view and download photos from the event.
Thank you again for your support! With your help, the Friends of Jack & Jill Center have raised $4.5 million for in-need children and families in our community since its inception in 2001. This would not be possible without supporters like you! If you have questions, please contact Jenn Swercheck, Director of Special Events at (954) 463 – 8772, ext. 206 or jswercheck@jackandjillcenter.org.
Madelaine Halmos Academy Open House
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Madelaine Halmos Academy, 1315 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Please complete the RSVP form here.
Community members, you and your families are invited to our Madelaine Halmos Academy Open House on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM!
- Tour our brand-new, state-of-the-art elementary school building featuring two classrooms for each grade—kindergarten through fifth—in addition to a Music, Media, and Movement (MMM) Room, a Science and Art Lab, a large open-air classroom connecting the outdoors with a flexible learning space, and so much more.
- Engage with our passionate administrators, teachers, and team members who all possess a desire to see students thrive, and the ability to implement innovative approaches to education for an overall competitive educational experience for all of our students.
- Discover how your child could be eligible for a 2-year college scholarship through the Jack & Jill Center Opportunity Scholarship Fund, Presented by The Halmos Family. That’s right, we ensure all Madelaine Halmos Academy students are college-bound!
We are currently enrolling transfer students for the 2021-2022 school year, new students for the 2022-2023 school year, and summer camp 2022. Come visit our school on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM—we can’t wait to meet you! Please complete the RSVP form below.
New and prospective students and their families are welcome to attend the Jack & Jill Center and Madelaine Halmos Academy Open Houses!
Join us on Wednesday, March 9 at 5:30 PM for an Open House at our Jack & Jill Early Education Center and Madelaine Halmos Academy located at 1315 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312! The Early Education Center is enrolling children from 6 week – VPK4. Madelaine Halmos Academy is a beautiful, brand-new, state-of-the-art elementary school building features two classrooms for each grade—kindergarten through fifth—in addition to a Music, Media, and Movement (MMM) Room, a Science and Art Lab, a large open-air classroom connecting the outdoors with a flexible learning space, and so much more.
The event will commence with a Welcome Presentation at 5:30 PM, and will be followed by refreshments and school tours. To register, please complete the form below.
For more information, please contact Admissions Coordinator Kathy Capobianco at (954) 463-8772, ext. 218 or email mhaadmissions@jackandjillcenter.org.