News & Recognition & Press Releases – The Junior League of Philadelphia

Know Your Rights: Standing Together in Solidarity

February 9, 2026

Members gathered for Know Your Rights: Understanding the Collective Rights of Immigrants and Citizens at JLP Headquarters for a timely and meaningful conversation focused on collective rights, community power, and solidarity. The event took place in the Community Room, where attendees connected over light refreshments and shared learning with other JLPers who joined virtually.

Our featured speaker, Alexandra Wolkoff (pictured above), joined us from Juntos, a community-led Latine immigrant organization based in South Philadelphia. Alexandra shared how Jun

tos is fighting for human rights as workers, parents, youth, and immigrants through grassroots organizing, leadership development, and strategic collaboration. She highlighted the organization’s leadership in standing against violent immigration enforcement that erodes the collective rights of all communities. She emphasized that support of immigrants should be rooted in human rights and not solely in the economic value immigrants may bring to our communities.

During the session, participants learned more about Juntos’ work in this moment, reviewed critical Know Your Rights information, and explored concrete resources and opportunities to stand in solidarity with immigrant communities. The gathering reinforced JLP’s shared commitment to justice, dignity, and collective action, and we are grateful to everyone who joined us for this important conversation. You can learn more about how to get involved with Juntos.

Placement = Possibility: Shaping Your Next League Year

February 2, 2026

While it may feel early to think about next year, now is the ideal time to pause, reflect, and intentionally plan your JLP journey for the 2026–2027 League year. Placement is more than selecting a committee to fulfill your annual requirements—it’s an opportunity to shape your League experience, expand your skills, and deepen your impact across Philadelphia.

Reflect Before You Select

Before the Placement Matching Tool goes live in the spring, take a moment over the coming weeks to reflect on your current League year and what you hope to gain:

How has my committee supported me—and how have I contributed?
What aspects of my experience have been most fulfilling? Which have been less so?
What skills have I developed, and what new skills would I like to build?
Am I on track to complete all League obligations?

Pro tip: Planning ahead makes a difference. Completing your Thrift Shop shift, Quota, and Ways & Means credit early in the League year ensures you meet all requirements well before the April 30 deadline—and positions you strongly for placement consideration.

Using the Placement Matching Tool

Once the Placement Matching Tool goes live on Digital Cheetah in the spring, you can access it by following the instructions below:

Log in to Digital Cheetah
Hover over the Resources tab
Select Placement Matching Tool

The Placement Committee works diligently to honor members’ top three committee preferences, and you may edit your responses if your preferences change. Members who meet their requirements before April 30 increase their chances of being placed on one of their preferred committees.

Know Your Obligations

As you prepare for the upcoming League year, ensure you are on track to meet the following requirements:

75% committee participation
Attendance at the Annual Meeting
Completion of the Placement Matching Tool
Thrift Shop shift
Thrift Shop quota
Ways & Means credit
Mission credit or General Meeting requirement
2026–2027 dues paid by April 30, 2026
(Enrollment in the installment plan satisfies this requirement)

Questions? Contact your 2025-2026 Placement Committee Chairs, Joan Allmaras and Malikah Cliett at placement@jlphiladelphia.org.

Press Release: The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. to Host “Après in the City” at Attico Rooftop

January 20, 2026

The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. to Host “Après in the City” at Attico Rooftop

The Winter Fundraiser Supports Leadership, Wellness, and Community Impact in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA (January 5, 2026) – The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. (JLP) is hosting Après in the City, a ski-inspired winter fundraiser taking place at Attico Rooftop in Center City on February 21, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event invites guests to embrace the spirit of après-ski with an evening of seasonal festivities, a skyline view, and community impact.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here for $125. Tickets include an open bar, appetizers, and access to a variety of ski-themed activities. The event will also feature a silent auction featuring curated packages and raffle prizes throughout the night.

“We look forward to bringing our community together for a winter event that advances the Junior League of Philadelphia’s mission,” said Pam Phojanakong, President of The Junior League of Philadelphia. “ Après in the City is a festive way to enjoy the season while directly contributing to programs that improve health, wellness, and opportunity across the Philadelphia region.”

Funds raised through Après in the City are vital to the Junior League of Philadelphia’s efforts to address some of the most persistent challenges facing local communities. By supporting this event, attendees help fuel initiatives that improve the health and wellness of families in the Greater Philadelphia-area, expand access to nutritious food, and provide education and resources that empower women to become effective civic leaders. Every ticket helps strengthen JLP programs that directly impact neighborhoods, schools, and partner organizations throughout the region.

For more information, please visit their website. Stay up to date with the organization’s events and news by following their Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, 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 organization empowers women volunteers to make meaningful change happen within the communities it proudly serves.

Another JLP Holiday Cookie Exchange in the Books!

January 15, 2026

A chill was in the air, the tables were adorned with red, and the attendees were wearing their holiday best…you guessed it, this was the 2025 cookie exchange!

For the 5th year in a row, the annual JLP Holiday Cookie Exchange was held at Headquarters on December 7^th to celebrate the holidays with some delicious treats and good company. What originally began as an event held exclusively for New Members now welcomes all JLPers to attend, no matter how long they have been part of the League.

Attendees were asked to bring three dozen of their chosen treats to share with the group and were also encouraged to bring along a container or bag(s) to take their favorite cookies home to enjoy later. You can be certain that no cookies were left behind!

Since the cookie exchange has transformed from a New Member event to a general social event, it was hosted this year by the Social Committee, who kindly provided a number of non-cookie items that included hoagies, cheese and crackers, fruit, and juices. Attendees were given the chance to partake of this spread before migrating to the main meeting area at Headquarters, where a group picture was taken and then the actual exchange of baked goods commenced. While there was a slightly smaller turnout for this year’s event, the selection of cookies was still abundant: classics like sugar and chocolate chip, plus some unique newcomers like cherry snowballs, peanut butter miso, and toffee chocolate chip.

The cookie exchange offers an opportunity not only to exercise culinary creativity, but also for JLPers to mingle with other League members who they might not otherwise get the chance to meet, fostering community in a low-key setting while kicking off the holiday season. Hopefully, this event will only continue to grow in popularity in the coming years.

Kids in the Kitchen Community Partner Surveys: An Overview from the Spring 2025 Semester

January 12, 2026

Each year, The Junior League of Philadelphia’s (JLP) Kids in the Kitchen (KITK) Committee runs two six-week sessions of programming, one in the fall and one in the spring. The programming consists of a weekly curriculum that the KITK Committee creates from scratch for community partners to use in teaching students about nutrition and healthy eating. KITK Committee members are responsible for contributing at least one recipe per semester to the curriculum, using various lesson categories to help guide their choices, such as fruits and vegetables, proteins, and healthy fats. With so much variation in the curriculum from year to year, it is helpful for the Committee to gather feedback from community partners through a post-semester survey to learn what worked well and what did not.

So, what did KITK’s community partners think of the programming for the Spring 2025 semester?

The Committee’s first survey question asked partners how long it took to teach the curriculum lessons. This included the time spent teaching the weekly lesson plan and the time needed to prepare the recipe associated with each lesson. About two-thirds of respondents said the curriculum took just the right amount of time, while the remaining third felt the lessons took too long and that less programming was needed. These sentiments were reflected in responses to the second survey question, which asked community partners to rate the ease of teaching the semester’s lessons on a scale of one to five, with one being the most difficult and five being the easiest. Again, two-thirds of respondents rated the recipes as easy to teach, selecting either a four or five. The remaining third responded with a score below two, indicating that the recipes were difficult and possibly time consuming to teach.

Community partners were also asked whether they felt the curriculum content was age appropriate. On a scale of one to five, with one representing “Not appropriate” and five representing “Very appropriate.” All respondents selected either a four or five. In addition, all respondents indicated that students were more confident in their ability to make the recipes after completing the program than they were before the program began.

The survey also provided community partners with an opportunity to share open response feedback.

“KITK is great at providing kitchen tools and supplies needed to complete lessons,” one respondent shared. “There are a great balance and opportunity for children to engage with both savory and sweet items to cook while remaining healthy. The students especially love working with fresh fruits, particularly blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries that are not commonly available at home or in school.” Other comments noted the KITK programming gives students the opportunity to make new foods and that the lessons engage students even before the cooking begins.

Respondents also identified areas for potential improvement. One suggestion was to give students more input on what they would like to cook, such as choosing broccoli or spinach on pizza instead of cucumbers, which were not a favorite among students. Additional feedback included offering frozen or canned produce when certain fruits or vegetables are out of season to reinforce that healthy choices are available year-round, as well as providing non-dairy alternatives for students who are lactose intolerant.

Food delivery was also mentioned as an area for improvement. KITK relies on Instacart to deliver ingredients to partner schools. While this approach is generally time efficient, some inconsistencies were noted. Committee members occasionally experienced unavailable items, which required placing additional orders from different stores to ensure all ingredients arrived on time.

Overall, KITK’s community partners were overwhelmingly supportive of the program, with all respondents indicating interest in working with KITK again. It sounds like a recipe for success.

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