J.Jill Announces 23rd Annual Compassion Fund Recipients

J.Jill, Inc. recently announced the recipients of its 23rd annual Compassion Fund grants. Established to support and empower women to move forward faster and create better lives for themselves, their children and their families, the Compassion Fund supports community-based organizations that help disadvantaged women achieve self-sufficiency by providing resources directed at helping these women overcome challenges and gain independence.

Longstanding nonprofit partners empower disadvantaged women

The Compassion Fund supports programs centered around education, career development and basic needs. Since its inception in 2002, the Compassion Fund has donated nearly $24 million in grants and in-kind donations to a variety of organizations. This year, the Compassion Fund is building on nearly two decades of partnerships. It is deepening its connection with three long-standing nonprofit partners through multi-year support. This support includes funding, in-kind contributions and volunteerism to further its impact.

• Bottomless Closet, New York, NY – Bottomless Closet aims to inspire and guide disadvantaged women in New York City to enter the workforce and achieve success. To do this, they provide professional attire, career development services and ongoing support. As a result, Bottomless Closet empowers women to overcome barriers and become economically self-sufficient. Since 2002, the J.Jill Compassion Fund has donated over 700,000 pieces of clothing for professional outfitting. Moving forward, the Fund will continue to support them as they expand their workforce development programs designed to empower these women.
• Rosie’s Place, Boston, MA – Rosie’s Place is a multi-service community center that provides emergency shelter, meals and comprehensive support to women in need. Specifically, they offer a sanctuary of hope with resources like English classes for speakers of other languages, legal assistance and job search services. As a result, Rosie’s Place empowers women with the tools and support necessary to rebuild their lives and create a new start. Furthermore, in partnership with J.Jill, they will establish a new Workforce Development Program. Ultimately, this program will double the number of women served annually.
• Wellspring House, Gloucester, MA – Wellspring’s mission is to inspire families and adults on Cape Ann and the North Shore to achieve employment and financial security. To do this, they focus on stable housing, education, job training and career readiness. Additionally, the organization offers shelter, adult education and career training. Their goal, therefore, is to empower individuals and families to achieve long-term stability and success. With support from the Compassion Fund, they will increase the number of women served by 140 percent. Moreover, they will also expand educational offerings for women pursuing careers in healthcare.

J.Jill’s ongoing commitment to empowering women nationwide

“At J.Jill, our commitment to celebrating women is at the core of everything we do. The Compassion Fund is a reflection of our dedication to supporting women as they strive for self-sufficiency and a better future for themselves and their families,” said Kara Howard, SVP Marketing and Customer Experience at J.Jill. “I am extremely proud of our continued partnerships with Bottomless Closet, Rosie’s Place and Wellspring House and look forward to the ways in which our deepened connections will help women in our communities move forward faster.”

100 percent of the net proceeds from J.Jill’s Compassion Fund products benefit women in local communities across the United States. The J.Jill Compassion Fund is supported by J.Jill and its customers. Support comes through the Compassion Fund product line and various fundraising initiatives.

For more information about the J.Jill Compassion Fund and the organizations it supports, please visit: https://www.jjill.com/compassion.

About J.Jill, Inc.

J.Jill is a national lifestyle brand. It provides apparel, footwear and accessories designed to help its customers move through a full life with ease. The brand represents an easy, thoughtful and inspired style that celebrates the totality of all women. J.Jill designs its products with its core brand ethos in mind: keep it simple and make it matter. The company offers a high-touch customer experience through over 250 stores nationwide. It also has a robust ecommerce platform. J.Jill is headquartered outside Boston. For more information, please visit www.jjill.com or http://investors.jjill.com. The information included on our websites is not incorporated by reference herein.