Growing Our Community, One Circle at a Time!
At the Garden Club of Jacksonville, every new Circle brings fresh energy, new ideas, and more opportunities to connect through our shared love of gardening, conservation, education, and community service.
Today, we’re excited to officially welcome our newest Circle to the Garden Club family!
The Jasmine Pillars Circle
We invite all of our members to give our newest Circle a warm welcome. Introduce yourself at an upcoming event, attend one of their activities, and help them feel right at home.
Strong communities grow through connection, and we’re excited to see the relationships, projects, and accomplishments that will blossom from this new chapter.
The Story Behind the Jasmine Pillars Circle
The Jasmine Pillars Club was created from a group of members from Jacksonville’s premier private social club, The Pillars Club.
About The Pillars Club
The Pillars Club is Jacksonville’s premier private membership club where community, connection, and elevated experiences come together. Founded by Ngwebi Fobi in 2021, the club brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, civic leaders, and community advocates who value meaningful relationships, exceptional hospitality, and service. Through curated events, philanthropic initiatives, and strategic partnerships, The Pillars Club fosters a culture of belonging while creating opportunities to make a lasting impact throughout Northeast Florida.
Meet the Founder
Ngwebi Fobi
About Ngwebifor “Ngwebi” Fobi
Ngwebifor “Ngwebi” Fobi, a native of Southern California, is a community leader, experience curator, and strategic connector whose career has spanned entertainment, civic leadership, nonprofit engagement, and hospitality. Over the past three decades, she has managed world-renowned entertainers, advised nonprofit organizations, led civic initiatives, organized political and charitable fundraising efforts, and created experiences that bring people together with purpose. Her ability to connect people across industries has become the hallmark of her leadership.
A proud mother of two adult children, Ngwebi is the daughter of renowned bariatric surgery pioneer Dr. Mathias Fobi and philanthropist Helen J. N. Fobi, whose commitment to service and community profoundly shaped her own leadership philosophy. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., founder of the Soul Shop Art Guild, and Owner and Experience Curator of The Pillars Club, Jacksonville’s premier private social club dedicated to fostering meaningful connections, community engagement, and philanthropy.
As President of the Jasmine Pillars Circle at the Garden Club of Jacksonville, Ngwebi is excited to unite her passion for community-building with a growing commitment to gardening, environmental stewardship, and wellness. She believes that when people intentionally cultivate the land, they also cultivate healthier lives, stronger relationships, and more vibrant communities.