Our Mission
The J.Jill Compassion Fund was created to support and empower women to move forward faster and establish a better life for themselves, their children and their families.
we’re celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the J.Jill Compassion Fund
Over the past 20 years, thanks to customers like you, the J.Jill Compassion Fund has donated over $20 million in grants and in-kind donations to organizations that align with our key values and goals.
Our Impact
Last year, 58,200 women, their children
and their families were served
by Compassion Fund grantees.
Since 2002, nearly 100 grantee organizations across the country assisted veterans, single mothers, women recovering from domestic violence, unemployed women, homeless and low-to-moderate-income women, women in crisis, women recovering from alcohol and drug dependency and women in transition from the penal system.
Our Inspiration
J.Jill Compassion Fund grantees, such as local outreach and community-based organizations, provide access to programs focused on self-sufficiency, development, education, entrepreneurship, health and wellness.
Over 700,000 Pieces
The J.Jill Compassion Fund has donated over 700,000 pieces of clothing that contributed to professional outfitting for job interviews and post-hire.
The services they provide include
job/career readiness
placement services
skills training
professional development
career exploration
wardrobe services
Other assistance
provided by
grantees includes
domestic violence support, crisis services, legal support, financial literacy and empowerment, mentoring, housing services, homelessness prevention support, education opportunities and scholarships, mental health services, addiction and recovery support, advocacy and leadership development and early childhood education.
Success Stories Spotlight
Rosie’s Place
Based in Boston, MA, Rosie’s Place provides a safe and secure environment for low-income and homeless women to maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security in their lives.
“My mom suffered from untreated bipolar disorder for more than 40 years. Rosie’s Place gave my mom dignity, lifted her up and helped her get back on her feet and see value in herself and her life. I am incredibly grateful that she somehow found Rosie’s Place.”
Women Who Weld
Before joining Women Who Weld, an organization based in Detroit, MI, a single mother was employed as a part-time pizza delivery driver earning inconsistent hourly wages with no opportunity for growth. After completing the Intensive Welding Training Program, she secured a full-time job with benefits. She’s applied to and is waiting for acceptance into a union apprenticeship training program, where she has the opportunity to make a six-figure income annually. She is doing well in her new career and is excited about the future!