Empower Dreams. Inspire Excellence.
Your generosity makes a lasting impact on the lives of our youth. Donations help provide uniforms, performance equipment, and travel opportunities, ensuring the Jesse White Tumblers have the resources they need to train, perform, and succeed. Thank you for investing in the future of our Team and the youth we serve.
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ABOUT THE JESSE WHITE TUMBLING TEAM
Founded by Jesse White in 1959, the Jesse White Tumbling Team empowers young people through athletics, education, discipline, and mentorship. For more than 65 years, the program has helped over 18,000 youth build confidence, character, and leadership while providing a positive path to success. Today, the Team performs hundreds of exhibitions each year across the country and around the world, continuing its mission of inspiring the next generation.
NEWS AND UPDATES
July 7, 2026
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Jesse White Tumblers Wow the Nation on America's Got Talent
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The Jesse White Tumbling Team recently took center stage on NBC's America's Got Talent, delivering a high-energy performance that earned a standing ovation and advanced the Team to the next round of competition. Led by 92-year-old founder Jesse White, the nationally renowned Chicago organization showcased the athleticism, teamwork, and discipline that have inspired audiences for more than six decades. Their unforgettable audition introduced millions of viewers to the Team's mission of empowering young people through education, mentorship, and excellence, while proudly representing the City of Chicago on a national stage.
July 12, 2025
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Jesse White Foundation Sends Students Off to College at Annual Trunk Party
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The Jesse White Foundation recently celebrated its annual Off to College Trunk Party, helping hundreds of college-bound students prepare for the next chapter of their educational journey. Each student received a trunk filled with essential dorm supplies—including a laptop computer and other college necessities—to help ease the financial burden of starting college. The event reflects the Foundation's longstanding commitment to education and opportunity, empowering young people to pursue their dreams with confidence while continuing Jesse White's legacy of investing in the next generation of leaders.
Jesse White Tumbling Team
Mailing Address
412 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
The Jesse White Tumbling Team and Training Program
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Ms. Yvonne C. Jones
Program Director
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Tel: 312.266.7498
Fax: 312.266.2275
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The Jesse White Scholars and Tutoring Programs
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Ms. Yvonne C. Jones
Executive Director
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Tel: 312.266.7498