Indianapolis Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

10/19/2026

Save the Date!

The Indianapolis Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will host the 27th Annual Breakfast with Santa on December 5, 2026! Join us and let the good times roll this holiday season!

Tickets go on sale October 25 so gather your family and get ready for a magical morning filled with holiday fun!

Laissez les bon temps rouler! ⚜️🩷💙

10/18/2026

Good news is flowing abundantly!

We are so proud of Associate Jewel 💎 Adrienne Sims, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Indiana University Health and recipient of the Leadership in Action Award.

🏆 Meet Our Honoree: Adrienne D. Sims, PsyD.

Adrienne D. Sims, Chief Human Resources Officer at Indiana University Health, is the recipient of the Leadership in Action Award.

10/18/2026

The Indianapolis Chapter celebrates 2027 Champions of Impact Honorees:

Associate Jewels 💎 Myra Selby and Adrienne Sims and Alumni Alan Henderson.

Congratulations! We are proud of you all and your accomplishments 🩷💙

✨ MEET OUR HONOREES!

Twenty years of impact. A legacy of excellence. A community of changemakers.

Today, we celebrate the outstanding individuals who are part of the 20th Champions of Impact Awards. Their leadership, dedication, and contributions reflect the power of making a difference.

Join us as we honour their achievements and celebrate 20 Years of Impact — 2007–2027! 🏆

📅 Date: Friday, January 15, 2027
📍 Venue: JW Marriott Indianapolis
🕠 5:30 PM: Networking Reception
🕡 6:30 PM: Dinner & Awards Program

🎟️ Reserve your table, secure your tickets, or explore sponsorship opportunities.

🌐 Visit: IndianapolisRecorder.com
📞 Call: (317) 924-5143
📧 Email: [email protected]

🤝 Sponsorship inquiries: https://forms.gle/ToQdAqv6oNdSxRy8

Join us in celebrating the people making a lasting difference!

10/18/2026

Congratulations to Indianapolis Chapter Associate Jewel 💎 Myra Selby on being named the Rosa Parks Trailblazer at the 2027 Champions of Impact Awards.

🏆Meet Our Honoree: Myra Selby

Myra Selby, Partner at Ice Miller, is the recipient of the Rosa Parks Trailblazer Award at the 2027 Champions of Impact Awards.

10/17/2026

Please join us in applauding Mother Member Charise Shoffner!

Mother Charise has been recognized in the 2027 Best Lawyers in America® for her outstanding work in Health Care Law!

This prestigious recognition honors top legal talent who have distinguished themselves through professional excellence, skill, and dedication to the legal profession, embodying leadership built with integrity and a deep commitment to serving others.

We are so inspired to see your incredible dedication recognized on such a distinguished national platform. Congratulations, Charise! 🩷💙

10/16/2026

The 5x, Five Star Incredible Indianapolis Chapter proudly congratulates our Chapter President, Danette Gerald Howard , on her appointment to the National Policies & Procedures Committee for Jack and Jill of America, Inc.!

We are equally proud to celebrate our phenomenal Teen, Cameran Shoffner, on her appointment as the 2026–2027 Regional Teen Chaplain for the Mighty Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Mid-Western Region !

We are incredibly inspired by their exciting achievements and the dedicated leadership, commitment, and vision both CP Danette and Cameran bring to our chapter, region, and national organization.

Please join us in celebrating them as they serve with purpose and passion! Congratulations, CP Danette and Teen Cameran! Your Indy Jack and Jill family is celebrating you! 🩷💙

10/15/2026

Indianapolis Mothers are on the move!
Congratulations to Mother Member Tavonna Harris Askew on her new role. Many blessings on your new journey. 🩷💙

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Tavonna Harris Askew, J.D. has been named ILS's new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 9, 2026. Askew, an Indianapolis native and attorney with 25 years of legal and executive leadership experience, will succeed Jon Laramore, who has led ILS as CEO since 2015.

“I went to law school because I believed a law degree could be a tool for opening doors for people who too often find them closed,” said Askew. “Some of the most meaningful work of my career happened at ILS, sitting across from clients who needed someone to stand with them. Returning to lead this organization is an opportunity to use everything I have learned to give back to the communities that need support the most. I look forward to working alongside the talented ILS team, our board, and our many supporters and partners to protect families’ homes, safety, income, and stability in every corner of Indiana.”

To learn more about Tavonna and read the full release: https://www.indianalegalservices.org/4572-2/

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to prioritize breast health and encourage one another to take action.

For Black women, this conversation is especially important. Although slightly less likely to develop breast cancer, Black women are 38% more likely to die from the disease than White women. Inequities in access to timely diagnosis, quality treatment and healthcare resources continue to contribute to these disparities.

Early detection can save lives, but access to quality care matters, too.
Know your family history, understand your individual risk and talk with your healthcare provider about when to begin screenings. While routine mammograms generally begin at age 40, women at higher risk may need screening earlier. The American College of Radiology recommends breast cancer risk assessments by age 25, particularly for Black women.

Let's continue to look out for ourselves and one another.

10/12/2026

Jack and Jill of America, Inc. honors the first peoples of this land, their cultures, sovereignty, and lasting contributions.

As we observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we remember the ancestors who endured colonization, genocide, and enslavement. We recognize the histories of resistance and solidarity connecting Black and Native communities, including those who carry both heritages.

Honoring these legacies is a year-round responsibility: listening to Indigenous voices, teaching honest history, celebrating Indigenous cultures, and advocating for justice.

What we teach our children shapes how they understand the world and their place in it.