on Wednesday, October 12 On Wednesday, October 12 join us on a Fall shopping spree to benefit Jack & Jill Center from 2:00 – 6:00 PM at J. McLaughlin’s Sip, Shop and Celebrate Fall, 808 E Las Olas Blvd, then join the Friends of Jack & Jill Center for Happy Hour from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar, 740 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Happy Hour admission is a $15 for Friends Members and $20 for Future Members and includes one (1) glass of beer or wine.

Dust off your leg warmers and tease your hair as Jack & Jill Center celebrates the best decade yet at its 80s themed 80th Anniversary!!
Join us on Saturday, October 22nd at Coral Ridge Yacht Club from 6:30 – 11:00pm. This totally awesome 80’s event, overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, will feature 80’s themed décor, delicious drinks, fabulous food, dancing and a live performance by the Marcia Mitchell Band. Party-goers are welcome to attend in cocktail attire; however, are given a hall pass to celebrate the theme by wearing quintessential ’80s fashion including bright neon colors, bold prints, teased and crimped hair and shoulder pads.

Parking: Complimentary valet parking will be provided. Uber or Lyft is strongly encouraged.

Jack & Jill Center has been making a difference in South Florida since 1942—80 years! By giving to this event you’ll be supporting Jack & Jill Center, ensuring that we can serve children and families in our community for many years to come.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED AND TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE SOOR! Please contact Jennifer Swercheck at (954) 463-8772 ext 206 or jswercheck@jackandjillcenter.org for questions.

This event is free and open to the public. Trunk-or-Treaters of all ages are welcome!

Registration to attend is NOT required, although donations are encouraged!

If you are interested in decorating your car as one of the “trunks” or volunteering at the event click here. Please contact phommes@jackandjillcenter.org if you have any questions.

Please fill out the form below to sponsor the event or make a donation.

Light Up Downtown is SOLD OUT! Contact Jennifer Swercheck at (954) 463-8772 ext 206 or jswercheck@jackandjillcenter.org

 Registered for Light Up Downtown? Click Here for Parking Information!!!

We are so thrilled to announce that Chris Hawk will carry on the Hawk legacy and represent Jack &Jill Center in 2022! Thank you Chris and Galleria Fort Lauderdale for this opportunity! The hottest event of the year, Men of Style, is on Thursday, December 1st from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Galleria Fort Lauderdale.

Chris Hawk grew up in Maryland as the oldest of three boys. He is an avid soccer player and swimmer, competing in both at the varsity level. He majored in Philosophy at Boston College with a concentration in pre-medical studies. During the summers he worked as an ocean lifeguard in New Jersey, competing as a swimmer and rower. He fell in love with south Florida where he studied medicine at the University of Miami. He completed residency training in New York and then fellowship training in Miami, and now works as an interventional cardiologist in Palm Beach county with a private group: the Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches. Outside of the hospital he can be found in the sand playing beach volleyball, or on a yoga mat getting stretchy.

Joining us to cheer Chris on?? VIP Tickets are $150 and are VERY LIMITED! First come, first served! Get your tickets below! 

CLICK HERE to vote for Chris! If Chris gets the most votes, Jack & Jill will receive an additional donation!

Hurricane Ian may have slowed us down, but he didn’t stop us! Join the Friends of Jack & Jill Center at the 21^st Annual Power Lunch on Thursday, January 19, 2023 as we pay tribute to several special and outstanding honorees in the community. Attended by over 250 business professionals in Broward County, this honor is bestowed to those who have gone above and beyond through their contributions and service to Jack & Jill Center. With your help, the Friends of Jack & Jill Center have raised $5 million for high-need children and families in our community since its inception in 2001. This would not be possible without supporters like you!

Purchase your tickets below!

Please contact Jennifer Swercheck, Director of Special Events at (954) 463 – 8772, ext. 206 or jswercheck@jack​andjillcenter.o​rg for more information.

Click here to view and download photos from the 2021 event.