Corienne Myslinski – The Junior League of Philadelphia

Meet the JLP – 2024 Events

April 10, 2024

Interested in joining The Junior League of Philadelphia but need more information before applying? Come join us at one of our upcoming Meet the JLP Sessions across the Philadelphia region. These will be small, casual events, and you’ll have the opportunity to meet and hear from some of our current members. Check the calendar for an event that meets your location or a day that works for your schedule, and register online. Feel free to pop by for some info, or stay for a chat. Stay tuned for upcoming Meet the JLP events by regularly checking back on our website!

Junior League of Philadelphia Headquarters, Ardmore PA – @ May 4th 1pm – 2pm. Sign up here to register.
Junior League of Philadelphia Headquarters, Ardmore PA – @ May 29th 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Sign up here to register.

Kindly note, by registering for this event, that you consent to the Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. Photo/Video/Voice Recording release. If you do not wish to consent, please email marketing@jlphiladelphia.org to opt-out.

PRESS RELEASE: Volunteers Gathered for Spring Service Weekend with the Junior League of Philadelphia

April 2, 2024

The Women’s Organization is Also Hosting
Philly in Full Bloom: A Junior League Market on May 11!

PHILADELPHIA, PA (March 28, 2024) – The Junior League of Philadelphia (JLP) hosted a Spring Service Weekend with community partners from Friday, March 15, 2024 to Sunday, March 17, 2024. The JLP is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

To start, on Friday, March 15, the JLP’s Done in a Day Committee hosted a Sandwich Making Social at their headquarters where they made 200 turkey and bologna sandwiches for Cathedral Kitchen. One of JLP’s long-standing partners, Cathedral Kitchen provides over 100,000 meals a year, in addition to providing meals for local after-school programs and other organizations.

Photo Credit: BeauMonde Originals

On Saturday, March 16, the JLP visited the Share Food Program where they took a hands-on approach to addressing food insecurity. They helped load 350 boxes for the DoorDash Delivery Program and packed 320 boxes for the Senior Food Program. Their efforts totaled 20,994 pounds of food packed and delivered to the greater Philadelphia area. The JLP Food to Families Committee has been partnering with Share for nine years and they volunteer at Share’s warehouse monthly to help empower Share’s impact within the community.

Photos Courtesy of the JLP

Also on March 16, another group of JLP members volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House with the Served with Love meal program to prepare and serve dinner.

On Sunday, March 17, at the JLP headquarters, members assembled 550 outreach packages with donations and cards to support Angels in Motion. Angels in Motion is changing the way those suffering with substance use disorder are treated one life at a time. Before this event, the JLP hosted two other events where they collected over 500 items to sort and pack into the outreach packages and a card-making event with Narcan training.

Photo Courtesy of the JLP

Along with Spring Service Weekend, the JLP also volunteered at Face to Face on March 9 and March 24. They assisted with kitchen duties such as chopping vegetables and helping set up, serve, and clean up the day’s meals. Face to Face relieves suffering in their guests by giving them support to meet their immediate needs through their core programs – meal, legal center, health center, and social services center.

Photo Courtesy of the JLP

The JLP will host their fourth Spring Market fundraiser, Philly in Full Bloom, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The JLP will host local businesses and vendors at Philadelphia’s historic 23rd Street Armory for a day of shopping and supporting a great cause! Guests will be surrounded by the city’s many sights and sounds of the spring season while they shop and connect with some of Philadelphia’s best artisans, creators, and vendors. Tickets can be purchased here.

For more information about the Junior League of Philadelphia, please visit their website. Anyone interested in becoming a member should fill out this form. Stay up to date with the organization’s events and news by following their Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. For media inquiries and/or interview requests, please contact Lina@PhillyPRGirl.com.

About The Junior League of Philadelphia

The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. (JLP) is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. The JLP welcomes all women who value its mission. They are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities. Since 1912, the JLP has been committed to addressing the many aspects of health and wellness in underserved communities in the Greater Philadelphia area, whether it’s creating community gardens or providing nutritious meals to families in need. With over 700 trained volunteers who contribute thousands of hours of service annually, the JLP empowers women volunteers to make meaningful change happen within the communities it proudly serves.

PRESS RELEASE: Junior League of Philadelphia Joins Forces with Community Partners to Give Back This Holiday Season

February 20, 2024

Junior League of Philadelphia Joins Forces with Community Partners to Give Back This Holiday Season

The JLP to Host Multiple Volunteer Events and Encourage Guests to Shop Local and Sustainable at Their Thrift Shop During December

Philadelphia, PA (December 12, 2023) – Throughout the month of December the Junior League of Philadelphia (JLP) will host multiple volunteer events with their members including one on December 16, 2023 at Share Food Program. The JLP is committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

At the Share Food Program event on December 16, JLP members will take a hands-on approach to addressing food insecurity. They will sort, pack, and prepare boxes of food for delivery to seniors through Share’s Senior Food Box Program. The Senior Food Box Program feeds more than 7,000 seniors in Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Chester counties and delivers more than 3,000 food boxes directly to their homes each month. These nutritious boxes include fruits, juices, vegetables, cheese, milk, meat, poultry, fish, plant-based protein, cereals, pasta, and rice. The JLP Food to Families Committee has been partnering with Share for nine years and they volunteer at Share’s warehouse on a monthly basis. This is the JLP’s largest event with Share as they prepare for the holidays.

On December 17, members will help pack and deliver food boxes that include nutritious kosher food and household items at Jewish Relief Agency. Then on December 20, members will gather at the Community Center at Visitation Polar Express Toy Drive. Throughout the year, the JLP volunteers with the Community Center at Visitation supporting their community events. At the Toy Drive, JLP will be sponsoring a Hot Chocolate Bar and members will be serving hot chocolate.

In the new year, they will continue their volunteering efforts at Face to Face on January 6, 2024. They will assist with kitchen duties such as chopping vegetables and help set-up, serve, and clean-up the day’s meal.

For those looking to support the Junior League of Philadelphia, the Junior League Thrift Shop is a great place to shop for holiday gifts. The Thrift Shop carries gently used merchandise including designer clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, select furniture, household and home décor items, toys, and books. Proceeds from the Shop benefit the JLP’s community projects. Shop locally and sustainably this holiday season!

For more information, please visit their website. Stay up to date with the organization’s events and news by following their Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. For media inquiries and/or interview requests, please contact Lina@PhillyPRGirl.com.

About The Junior League of Philadelphia

The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. (JLP) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The JLP welcomes all women who value its mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities. Since 1912, the JLP has been committed to addressing the many aspects of health and wellness in underserved communities in the Greater Philadelphia area, whether it’s creating community gardens or providing nutritious meals to families in need. With over 900 trained volunteers who contribute more than 75,000 hours of service worth an estimated $1.5 million annually, the JLP empowers women volunteers to make meaningful change happen within the communities it proudly serves.

PRESS RELEASE: The Junior League of Philadelphia Hosts Fall Fête Fundraising Masquerade

February 20, 2024

The Junior League of Philadelphia Hosts Fall Fête Fundraising Masquerade

The Event Raised Funds to go Toward Fighting Food Insecurity and Improving the Greater Philadelphia Community.

Philadelphia, PA (October 31, 2023) – The Junior League of Philadelphia (JLP) hosted their Fall Fête Fundraising Masquerade cocktail party on Friday, October 27, 2023. The event had a successful turnout at U-Bahn while raising funds to go toward fighting food insecurity and improving the Greater Philadelphia community. The JLP is about developing the capacity of women as volunteers and leaders. This event was an exclusive opportunity for women to come together and network.

Photo Credit: BeauMonde Originals

The fundraising event for JLP members and their guests featured cocktails, heavy hors d-oeuvres, and a silent auction. Some of the auction items included a Cabo Getaway, NFL Tickets, Ballroom Dance Lessons, and many more.

“Our Fall Fête was a huge success! The Junior League of Philadelphia brings like-minded women looking to make a positive impact on the community together and that is exactly what this event did,” said Stephanie Lippincott, President of the Junior League Philadelphia. “The money raised at Fall Fête will go towards fighting food insecurity and improving the Greater Philadelphia community. Food insecurity is more than hunger, it is an all-encompassing condition that affects all areas of a person’s life — including overall health, education, and housing. The JLP’s goal is to help alleviate not just hunger, but the connected disparities.”

Photo Credit: BeauMonde Originals

The Junior League of Philadelphia is committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. For more information, please visit their website. Stay up to date with the organization’s events and news by following their Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. For media inquiries and/or interview requests, please contact Lina@PhillyPRGirl.com.

About The Junior League of Philadelphia

The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. (JLP) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The JLP welcomes all women who value its mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities. Since 1912, the JLP has been committed to addressing the many aspects of health and wellness in underserved communities in the Greater Philadelphia area, whether it’s creating community gardens or providing nutritious meals to families in need. With over 900 trained volunteers who contribute more than 75,000 hours of service worth an estimated $1.5 million annually, the JLP empowers women volunteers to make meaningful change happen within the communities it proudly serves.

PRESS RELEASE: The Junior League of Philadelphia is Looking Forward to a Fall Filled with Fundraising

February 20, 2024

The Junior League of Philadelphia is Looking Forward to a Fall Filled with Fundraising

The Long-Standing Women’s Organization to Participate in Ardmore Day and Host Fall Fête

Philadelphia, PA (October 19, 2023) – In October, the Junior League of Philadelphia (JLP) Thrift Shop will be participating in Ardmore Day where proceeds will benefit the JLP’s community projects. The JLP will also be hosting their Fall Fête Fundraising Masquerade where proceeds will fight food insecurity and improve well-being in the Greater Philadelphia community. The Junior League of Philadelphia is committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

The Junior League of Philadelphia was founded in Philadelphia in 1912 and is a member of The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) which is comprised of 293 Junior Leagues throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the U.K. The Philadelphia chapter brings their mission to life through volunteerism, networking, and professional development. Specifically, The Junior League of Philadelphia works to create a positive impact on the health and wellness of adults and children in the Greater Philadelphia area.

They recently held a Fall Service Weekend from Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 15. Members volunteered with various community partners including Cathedral Kitchen, Riverbend, Face to Face, and The Jewish Relief Agency.

On Saturday, October 21, 2023, the Junior League Thrift Shop will be participating in Ardmore Day. The Thrift Shop carries gently used merchandise including designer clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, select furniture, household and home décor items, toys, and books. Proceeds from the Shop benefit the JLP’s community projects. For Ardmore Day, the JLP Thrift Shop will be having a sidewalk sale where shoppers will receive a $5 coupon for purchases of $20+ and a $10 coupon for purchases of $50+. The Thrift Shop is located at 25 West Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003.

Then on Friday, October 27, 2023, the League will host their Fall Fête Fundraising Masquerade, a cocktail party where the funds from ticket sales and the auction fund the league’s efforts to fight food insecurity and improve well-being in the Greater Philadelphia community. The event is for JLP members only and their guests. It is an exclusive opportunity to network while enjoying cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and much more!

President Stephanie Lippincott believes joining the JLP was a life-changing experience for herself. She explained that she has “developed a true passion for community service, learned so much about the world around me, have grown as an individual, and have made life-long friends”. In the future, she hopes that the organization can “continue to make progress against Food Insecurity while empowering community members to take charge of their health and well-being.” The JLP’s goal is to help alleviate not just hunger, but the related disparities.

For more information, please visit their website. Stay up to date with the organization’s events and news by following their Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. For media inquiries and/or interview requests, please contact Lina@PhillyPRGirl.com.

About The Junior League of Philadelphia

The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. (JLP) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The JLP welcomes all women who value its mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities. Since 1912, the JLP has been committed to addressing the many aspects of health and wellness in underserved communities in the Greater Philadelphia area, whether it’s creating community gardens or providing nutritious meals to families in need. With over 900 trained volunteers who contribute more than 75,000 hours of service worth an estimated $1.5 million annually, the JLP empowers women volunteers to make meaningful change happen within the communities it proudly serves.

Meet the JLP – Summer 2023!

June 28, 2023

Interested in joining The Junior League of Philadelphia but need more information before applying? Come join us at one of our upcoming Meet the JLP Sessions across the Philadelphia region or virtually. These will be small, casual events, and you’ll have the opportunity to meet and hear from some of our current members. Check the calendar for an event that meets your location or a day that works for your schedule, and register online. Feel free to pop by for some info, or stay for a chat. Looking forward to meeting you!

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER – Art Museum, Eakins Oval Recruitment/Meet & Greet Event – July 25th @ 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Sign up here to register.

PHS Pop-Up Garden Manayunk Recruitment/Meet & Greet Event – August 1st @ 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Sign up here to register.

La Salle University, Olney – August 2nd @ 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Sign up here to register.

Singing Fountain in East Passyunk, South Philly – August 3rd @ 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Sign up here to register.

Wissahickon Brewing Co., East Falls – August 4th @ 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Sign up here to register.

Virtual Session – August 5th @ 11am to noon. Sign up here to register.

Corner Bakery, Montgomery County – August 6th @ 9:30am – 10:30am. Sign up here to register.

DUE TO WEATHER THIS EVENT IS NOW VIRTUAL – Brewerytown Food Court, Brewerytown – August 7th @ 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Sign up here to register.

EVENT CANCELLED – Front Street Cafe, Fishtown– August 8th @ 5pm – 7pm. Sign up here to register.

One Cathedral Square, Rittenhouse – August 9th @ 5pm – 7pm. Sign up here to register.

Chestnut Hill Brewery, Chestnut Hill – August 10th @ 5:30pm -7pm. Sign up here to register.

Manayunk Brewing Company, Manayunk – August 12th @ 11am – noon. Sign up here to register.

Junior League Headquarters, Ardmore – August 13th @ noon – 1:30pm. Sign up here to register.

Kahn Park, Center City – August 15th @ 6pm – 7:30pm. Sign up here to register.

Kite & Key, Callowhill – August 16th @ 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Sign up here to register.

Kendra Scott Event – August 17th @ 5pm to 7pm. Sign up here to register.

Versi Vino, New Jersey – August 19th @ 6pm – 8pm. Sign up here to register.

OCF Coffee House, Fairmount – August 20th @ 11am – 1pm. Sign up here to register.

King of Prussia Town Center, King of Prussia – August 22nd @ 5:30pm -7pm. Sign up here to register.

Black Oak Tasting Room, Roxborough – August 24th @ 6pm – 8pm. Sign up here to register.

East Passyunk Singing Fountain & Milk Jawn, Passyunk – August 25th @ 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Sign up here to register.

Mad Anthony Wayne Cafe, Wayne – August 26th @ 11am – 1pm. Sign up here to register.

Chapterhouse Cafe, Bella Vista – August 27th @ 11am – 12:30pm. Sign up here to register.

Bistro on Bridge, Phoenixville – August 29th @ 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Sign up here to register.

Jersey Java & Tea, New Jersey – August 31st @ 4pm – 5pm. Sign up here to register.

Come participate in JLP Day on March 18th!

February 23, 2023

Come participate in JLP Day on March 18th! The day starts at 8:30 AM and goes to 3:30pm.

8:30 Welcome & JL Overview (~10min) This is the opening to the day.
Please note, no credit given and there is no signup on the Event Calendar.

Time: 8:45-9:30am
Event 1: Community Partner Project (Jeanne Reiche-Face to Face).
Please note this event is worth 1/2 a GMM credit; sign up on DC: Register Here in Digital Cheetah

Description of Event: Philadelphia has the highest rate of poverty of any large city in the United States. Germantown has levels 50% higher than the city, with one third of its residents living in Deep Poverty ($6,380 individual; $13,100 family of 4), making it difficult to afford necessities of food or shelter. Hospitality, Mutuality, and Transformation – speak to our belief that individuals experiencing poverty should be treated with respect. Come learn more about our community partner Face to Face and how JLP helps support their mission.

Time: 9:45-10:30am
Event 2: Breastfeeding and the Impact on Food Insecurity (Jabina Coleman- The Lactation Therapist) Please note this event is worth 1/2 a GMM credit; sign up on DC: Register Here in Digital Cheetah

Description of Event: In addition to its health and nutritional benefits, breastfeeding can save low-income, food insecure mothers the cost of infant formula so that money can be spent on food and other necessities. Yet breastfeeding may exacerbate food insecurity by negatively affecting maternal employment. The relationship between food insecurity and breastfeeding has been explored previously, with varying results. This discussion will explore the relationship between prenatal food insecurity and breastfeeding initiation and early cessation.

Time: 10:45-11:30 am
Event 3: Food Insecurity, Health/Wellness, and Impact on Health Disparities in Philadelphia (Avery Ince, MD Janssen Cardiovascular and Metabolism)
Please note this event is worth 1/2 a GMM credit; sign up on DC: Register Here in Digital Cheetah

Description of Event: Adults who are food insecure may be at an increased risk for a variety of negative health outcomes and health disparities. For example, a study found that food-insecure adults may be at an increased risk for obesity. Another study found higher rates of chronic disease in low-income, food-insecure adults between the ages of 18 years and 65 years. Food-insecure children may also be at an increased risk for a variety of negative health outcomes, including obesity. They also face a higher risk of developmental problems compared with food-secure children. In addition, reduced frequency, quality, variety, and quantity of consumed foods may have a negative effect on children’s mental health.
Neighborhood conditions may affect physical access to food. For example, people living in some urban areas, rural areas, and low-income neighborhoods may have limited access to full-service supermarkets or grocery stores.

Time: 11:45am -12:30 pm
Event 4: Hunger Simulation- The Hunger Coalition Katie Milhoun and Team Mission
Please note this event is worth 1 GMM credit; sign up on DC: Register Here in Digital Cheetah

Description of Event: This hunger simulation will allow you to experience a day in the life of a person facing hunger, and the heart wrenching decisions they must make daily to survive.
The goal of the simulation is to provide an experiential, educational opportunity that explores issues of food access and availability. The simulation normally runs about an hour and a half (including time for introduction and debriefing), but that time varies based on the interests of participants.

Time: 12:30-1:15 pm
Event 5: Placement Fair & Lunch
Please note this event is not worth a mission credit, but we still have a sign up in DC.
Register Here in Digital Cheetah

Description of Event: We know women’s lives have changed dramatically over the last 100 years and the one size fits all approach to Junior League membership no longer applies. We must transform our model to be member-centric, which will create a more meaningful experience for each of you. To deliver on our Mission, we need to develop you as civic leaders with the skills and competencies to improve our community.
Our League has committed to making these changes and has used the placement matching tool over the last two years. Please come learn about the placement process and how you can have a unique League experience in 2023-4.

Time: 1:30-2:15 pm
Event 6: Understanding concepts of sexual orientation and Gender Identity (Jenny Bidey, DNP)
Please note this event is worth 1/2 a GMM credit; sign up on DC: Register Here in Digital Cheetah

Description of Event: For gender diverse people, their identity is about presenting something more outwardly authentic to the world, whether they understand themselves to be differently gendered, or have no gender at all. It is important to recognize that many cultures throughout history have recognized gender diversity beyond masculine and feminine. Today the internet has provided a platform where people can explore common experiences with gender diversity and a lot of the language used to describe these experiences is still evolving. There are often misunderstandings that report of there being hundreds of genders, each with unique rules, language, and pronouns. A lot of these claims are exaggerated, taking into account very niche and specialized terms, or very personal explorations of gender.

Time: 2:30- 3:15 pm
Event 7: Kid’s Safe training: Loutel and Associates
Please note this event is 1/2 a GMM credit; sign up on DC: Register Here in Digital Cheetah

Description of Event: The PA Department of Human Services’ Office of Children, Youth, and Families’ vision is for all children and youth to grow up in a safe, nurturing, and permanent family and community. Their mission is to support the provision of quality services and best practices designed to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of Pennsylvania’s children, youth, and families.

The PA Department of Human Services supports child abuse recognition and reporting training through a variety of delivery methods, including web-based and in-person. Loutel and associates will provide this training for League members as many events will have children participate and we also employ minors in the Thrift Shop.

3:15-3:30 Closing remarks
Please note, no credit given and there is no signup on the Event Calendar.

Junior Leagues Recognized for Outstanding Programming at 99th Annual Business Meeting of The Association of Junior Leagues International

May 29, 2021

NEW YORK, May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The outstanding programs of eight Junior Leagues were awarded the highest honors during the 99th Annual Business Meeting of The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) on May 22, 2021. After a year unlike any other, these initiatives are shining examples of how Junior Leagues address the real needs of their communities by collaborating with key partners to take action. The AJLI Awards are given in areas ranging from community impact to fundraising to leadership development.

AJLI President Bett Williams, a member of the Junior League of Columbia, SC, said, “Amidst cancelled fundraisers and hours of Zoom meetings, Junior Leagues continued to respond to deep community needs. These awards honor Leagues helping their communities in new and innovative ways by providing resources that address basic human needs, literacy and education, and so much more.”

The 2021 AJLI Award Recipients are:

Community Impact Award: Junior League of Philadelphia

The Apple a Day Healthy Living initiative™ is a multitiered and multifaceted community initiative that creates positive impact on the health and wellness of adults and children in the Greater Philadelphia area. Now in its eighth year of operation, the program supplies both interactive and educational opportunities for the community, while increasing the region’s capacity to supply and distribute healthy food to families in need.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award: Junior League of Fort Smith

Since 2018, when their DEI Committee was created, the Junior League of Fort Smith, through their Rewriting Our Narrative initiative, has revamped policies and procedures to incorporate DEI within their culture, diversified their new member base by 20%, created a safe space for members to speak on their firsthand experiences with racism and discrimination, and issued a powerful commitment statement to publicly denounce racism.

Development Award: Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri

The inaugural C3KC fundraiser was presented by the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri in 2018, to convene men and women from all community sectors so that together, solutions to deeply entrenched and complex social issues could be found. The annual event has transformed the League’s fund development diversification strategy, opening doors to new funders and strategic partners, engaging 21st century League members, advancing the League mission, and in the process created a better Kansas City.

Innovation Award: Junior League of Montgomery

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Junior League of Montgomery’s 35-year-old College and Career Fair had to be entirely improvised and reimagined. Simply not having it was not an option, as it would affect students and families who rely on this community event to explore college and career possibilities, gather scholarship information, and discover financial aid opportunities. And so, the Virtual College and Career Fair was born. Adjusting to a virtual platform, though not ideal, still allowed the Junior League of Montgomery to grow their reach far beyond what they envisioned, as they realized they were able to impact more students and more families.

Leadership Development Award: Junior League of Wichita

To promote quality board service, the Junior League of Wichita created the Nonprofit Board Development Program, a series of board development and training opportunities. The program prepares League members, local nonprofits, and community members to serve as competent and impactful board members. The training ensures that participants will be able to contribute to developing and enhancing a board’s functionality, thereby making them more effective, and essentially, truly building a better community as they are deployed out into their local nonprofit ecosystem.

Membership Recruitment and Engagement Award: Junior League of Seattle

The provisional program of the Junior League of Seattle introduces new members to the League and paves the way for a successful League career. The program is instrumental in acclimating new members to the League’s values, mission, and vision through advising, curriculum & training, projects, building community and thoughtful recruitment. These efforts have led to a 90% retention rate for new members.

Marketing and Communications Award: Junior League of Fort Smith

During the summer of 2020, the Junior League of Fort Smith filmed a “day in the life” video aptly named Rewriting Our Narrative highlighting members of all backgrounds, ethnicities, professions, and skill sets. This video made a strong statement of how richly diverse they are as an organization – from ethnicity to sexual orientation to socioeconomic status. The video has reached over 16% of the population within the Fort Smith community.

Public Policy and Advocacy Award: Junior League of Birmingham

The Junior League of Birmingham lies three miles from I-20, dubbed “the sex trafficking superhighway.” League leaders recognized that women and children served by their programs were at greater risk for being targeted for sex trafficking, so they developed an Anti-Human Trafficking Program focused on raising awareness and municipal declaration, enabling and enforcement of state law, support of new legislation, and support of needed programming. The keystone of the League’s work to reduce victimization is by leveraging their role as a nonprofit leader and nonpartisan coalition builder to affect transformational change through advocacy and public policy. They are a recognized leader in the efforts to combat human trafficking in the state and are a desired partner and resource.

About The Junior League

Since its founding in 1901 by social activist Mary Harriman, The Junior League has evolved into one of the oldest, largest and most effective women’s organizations in the world, encompassing more than 125,000 women in over 295 Leagues in four countries. For more than 100 years, the mission of Junior Leagues has not wavered: to develop exceptionally qualified civic leaders who collaborate with community partners to identify a community’s most urgent needs and address them with meaningful and relevant programs and initiatives that not only improve lives, but also change the way people think. In 1921 the Leagues joined forces as an association, which is today known as The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc., in order to bolster their power and amplify their voice through shared knowledge and common causes.

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