The DFW Mid-Cities Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is delighted to announce the celebration of 20 years of excellence in the Mid-Cities community at our 20th Anniversary Fundraising Gala on April 5, 2025, at The Westin Southlake in Southlake, Texas. This momentous event will honor our chapter’s legacy of unwavering commitment to developing future leaders and innovators who have positively impacted our communities across both public and private sectors.
DFW Mid-Cities 20th Anniversary gala will serve as our signature fundraising event for the 2024-2025 programming year providing us an opportunity to award educational stipends through the Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc. to deserving students from Paul Quinn College. The stipends awarded will support students in pursuing their educational aspirations. Paul Quinn College is a private, faith-based, four-year liberal arts local Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with historical ties to the DFW Mid-Cities Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Paul Quinn, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 1872, has a long standing mission to provide a quality faith-based education that addresses the academic, social, and Christian development of students and prepares them to be servant leaders and agents of change in the global marketplace. We invite you to join us as a valued partner in our efforts to better the lives of these deserving students.
The Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc. is the philanthropic arm of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and is the oldest African American-led nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in the U.S. With 271 chapters representing over 50,000 families, our organization has been enhancing communities through the Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc. for 56 years. Our mission is to create a strong foundation for children’s long-term growth. We are dedicated to transforming communities one child at a time. To learn more, click here.
We look forward to your valued partnership in this purposeful endeavor and we thank you in advance for your kind consideration.
The Westin Southlake
1200 E SH 114 Frontage Rd
Southlake, TX 76092
Demetris Renea Robinson or “Dee” to her friends, was born on March 30, 1965 in Newport News, Virginia. She was the daughter of Pastor James H. and Linda Robinson. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, she was employed in Washington, D.C. before relocating to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where she lived with her son, Dimitri.
Dee died on September 23, 2011. Dee’s life would seem too short to many but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Her gentle and compassionate smile brightened every life she touched.
Dee was a charter member of DFW Mid-Cities chapter.
Frank Edgar Cornish IV was well known as a professional football player. An All-American at UCLA, Frank went on to become a two-time Super Bowl Champion with the Dallas Cowboys. Frank took great pride in his accomplishments as an athlete. However, what was most important to Frank was being a loving and dedicated husband and father to his wife, Robin, and their five children Frank V, Gabrielle, Sydney, Sarah and Blake. In addition, he had an immense passion for serving as a coach, mentor and role model to the youth and serving the Southlake community.
A Chicago native, Frank came to Southlake in 1993. He loved his community and recognized its potential for growth, diversity and cultural richness. Determined to play an active role in serving his community, he stepped up and got involved. The City Council, recognizing his influence and dedication, appointed him to the Southlake Parks and Recreation Board, where he served as Chair, as well as the Zoning Board of Adjustment. He supported Southlake Carroll ISD by serving on the Carroll Education Foundation Board.
Frank’s wife, Robin, is a charter member of DFW Mid-Cities chapter and served as Charter Historian. Frank served as the first Father’s Auxiliary Chair and designed and created the cover for the chapter’s first scrapbook. Frank was also the first father to be awarded Distinguished Father of the Year in the DFW Mid-Cities chapter.
Frank passed away suddenly August 23, 2008, at the age of 40.
Frank’s legacy as a resident and volunteer continues today. He has a park bearing his name in the heart of the Southlake Town Center. It serves as a reminder of his love, commitment, and dedication to his community and how he played a key role in the shaping of Southlake. The family and friends of Frank continue to champion his vision of a diverse, inclusive community that will inspire future generations.
Celebrating 20 Years of Black Excellence
Donations Are Tax Deductible. Net proceeds benefit the Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc. and Paul Quinn College.
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