NEW ORLEANS—An afternoon of entertainment and fun will serve as the perfect backdrop for the New Orleans Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated’s Enchanted Garden Experience Fundraiser. Through the event, the New Orleans Chapter will raise funds in support of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation and local non-profits Hotel Hope, Covenant House and the North Rampart Community Center. In addition, members and teens of our chapter raise funds in honor of one of our most impactful members, Ann Coxen Mitchell, to benefit deserving students who attend our local HBCU institutions, Xavier University, Southern University at New Orleans, and Dillard University. The event will be held on Sunday, March 23 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Arbor Room at Popp Fountain in City Park.

“Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Enchanted Garden Experience was our annual signature fundraiser. It is important for us to host this event again and bring community members together in support of such worthy causes,” said Tonya Johnson, president of the New Orleans Chapter.

In addition to raising funds for the listed non-profits, the New Orleans Chapter will also recognize community leaders and organizations who have been selected for the organization’s prestigious “Jack of the Year,” “Jill of the Year,” and “Jack and Jill of the Year.” These awards recognize individuals and organizations dedicated to promoting constructive educational, cultural, civic, recreational, health, and social programs that foster growth, development, and leadership among children. Guests will also be entertained by sounds from the band Royal Essence.

Charlene Larche-Mason serves as Fundraising Chair of the Enchanted Garden Experience Fundraiser. Tickets are $100. Advance purchase is required. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://ticketstripe.com/nolajackandjill-gardenexperience.

• WHAT: Enchanted Garden Experience Fundraiser
• WHO: The New Orleans Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
• WHEN: Sunday March 23, 2025, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• WHERE: Arbor Room at Popp Fountain / 12 Diagonal Drive New Orleans, LA 70124

The New Orleans Chapter would like to recognize and thank the following sponsors for their generosity:

THE CULTIVATOR SPONSORSHIP

Ochsner Health

THE HARVESTER SPONSORSHIP

Cox

Entergy

Johnson Law Office

Landmark Consulting

Liberty Bank

Ronald Mason and Charlene Larche-Mason

Rx Wellness and Sports Recovery

THE GARDENER SPONSORSHIP

Ashley Heilprin and Marcus Hunter

Bickham Law Firm

Krewe of Kids Pediatrics



THE PLANTER SPONSORSHIP

Al's Pest Control

Curated by Reagan

Flourish Dermatology

Maison Nola Realty

About the New Orleans Chapter: For 72 years, the New Orleans Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc. has dedicated itself to enhancing the well-being of children and families in the broader New Orleans community. We are a group of mothers focused on fostering future leaders by enriching the lives of children aged 2 to 19 through chapter activities, community engagement, advocacy, and charitable endeavors.

About Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated: Jack and Jill of America, Inc. was founded in 1938 to nurture future African American leaders by stimulating the growth and development of children through educational, cultural, civic, recreational, health and social programs inspired by mothers. Through its 262 chapters organized in seven regions across the United States, Jack and Jill is considered the largest African American family organization in the nation representing 70,000 family members which includes, mother members, fathers, and children ages two through 19.

Tonya Johnson, Chapter President

Charlene Larche-Mason, Fundraising Chair

P.O. Box 850365

New Orleans, Louisiana 70185

Website: www.jackandjillinc.org/chapter/neworleans/

Email: fundraising@jjnola.com

Media Inquiries:

Shaniece B. Bickham

Publicity Chair

fundraising@jjnola.com