7th ANNUAL NORTHEAST DALLAS CHAPTER MARDI GRAS GALA

Saturday, February 28, 2026 

Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel and Convention Center

777 Watters Creek Boulevard, Allen, TX 75013

Proceeds will benefit Jack and Jill Foundation, provide 501(c)(3) educational 

disbursements for local college-bound seniors, and support non-profit community partner organizations.

The Northeast Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is excited to host our 7th Annual Fundraising Gala.  Our event will be on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. at the beautiful new Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel and Convention Center in Allen, Texas.  

Enjoy delicious food, drinks and entertainment as we raise funds for college stipends and community partners. We will feature a live, interactive auction hosted by Murad Auctions, featuring luxurious vacation packages and getaways. Being our flagship fundraising event, our goal this year is to raise $100,000.

The Northeast Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. (Jack and Jill) takes tremendous pride in a rich legacy of motivating, shaping, and nurturing future leaders. We are committed to creating opportunities for children of color to thrive educationally, culturally, socially, and emotionally. Founded by mothers with the intent of providing engaging and enriching experiences, the Northeast Dallas Chapter is passionate about enhancing the lives of all children. Because the Northeast Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill maintains a strong belief in community engagement and service, the children participate in volunteerism projects and initiatives that allow them the opportunity to assist under-resourced and marginalized individuals, particularly other children.

For 13 years, the Northeast Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill has provided exceptional educational, cultural and community programs. Programming is the heart of Jack and Jill, and all of our work directly impacts the needs of the community. Our strong community partnerships, activism and civic engagement demonstrate that the work of the Northeast Dallas Chapter truly edifies children within our communities. Accordingly, we invite your organization to celebrate our monumental milestones by partnering with us to continue this time-honored tradition of service.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Jack and Jill of America Foundation relies on the support of individuals and corporate sponsors to help support our programming. We kindly request your support through a tax-deductible donation that will directly impact our fundraising efforts and assist us in making life more rewarding for the people that need it most. As an acknowledgment of gratitude for your contribution, your organization will be recognized via our online platform and at the gala.

We appreciate any financial contribution you make to support our fundraising efforts.  Please review the many options, which include ticket purchases, advertisements, sponsorships or in-kind donation opportunities.  

We thank you for your consideration and look forward to partnering with you as we invest in our future generations.

Sincerely,                                                                                                                            

Dana Lester, Fundraising Chair

Margo Spence and Celia Thomas, Fundraising Co-Chairs                                                                   

Northeast Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.