Please check back soon as we will post recruitment event information here.
Looking forward meeting and getting to know you during the 2023 – 2024 league year!
Please check back soon as we will post recruitment event information here.
Looking forward meeting and getting to know you during the 2023 – 2024 league year!
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.
Join us at an Info Session for the 2022- 2023 League Year!
Interested in joining The Junior League of Philadelphia but need more information before applying? Come join us at one of our upcoming Info Sessions across the Philadelphia region or virtually. These will be small, casual, one-hour 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!
Fishtown: Saturday, August 6 @ 10 to 11 a.m. Click here to register/for more info.
Virtual Session: Tuesday, August 9 @ 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Click here to register/for more info.
Center City: Thursday, August 11 @ 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Click here to register/for more info.
Kensington: Sunday, August 14 @ 3 to 4 p.m. Click here to register/for more info.
Virtual Lunch Session: Monday, August 15 @ 12 to 1 p.m. Click here to register/for more info.
Main Line (Ardmore): Tuesday, August 16 @ 7 to 8 p.m. Click here to register/for more info.
King of Prussia: Wednesday, August 17 @ 4:30 to 6 p.m. Click here to register/for more info.
Delaware County (Wayne): Thursday, August 18 @ 5 to 6 p.m. Click here to register/for more info.
Center City: Friday, August 19 @ 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Click here to register/for more info.
Montgomery County (Ambler): Saturday, August 20 @ 9 to 10 a.m. Click here to register/for more info.
Chester County (Malvern): Thursday, August 25 @ 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Click here to register/for more info.
South New Jersey (Cherry Hill): Tuesday, August 30 @ 7 to 9 p.m. Click here to register/for more info.
Main Line (Ardmore): Tuesday, September 6 @ 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Click here to register/for more info.
Virtual Session: Tuesday, September 6 @ 7 to 8 p.m. Click here to register/for more information.
South Philly: Wednesday, September 7 @ 6 to 7 p.m. Click here to register/for more information.
Main Line (Ardmore): Thursday, September 8 @ 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Click here to register/for more info.
Center City: Sunday, September 25 @ 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. Click here to register/for more info.
*Prospective members are also invited to join our 2022-2023 Kick-Off General Membership Meeting starting at 9 a.m.! Please use the link above to register/for more info.
Purchase your JLP branded crew neck by Friday, May 6!
This crew neck is already priced to include a ways and means credit. To get the ways and means credit for this year, you will need to purchase by Saturday, April 30.
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/junior-league-of-philadelphia-spring-swag-fundraiser-2022
Purchase your JLP branded hat by Friday, May 6!
This hats would be great to wear while volunteering and can give you one of the ways and means credit you need for this year with an additional $14 donation at check out (must purchase by Saturday, April 30th to get one 2021-2022 Ways & Means credit).
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/junior-league-of-philadelphia-spring-swag-fundraiser-2022
Please join us for our inaugural in-person Spring Market at Merion Cricket Club in Haverford, PA April 22nd and 23rd. Support the Junior League by shopping with your friends and family! 15% of all sales made will be donated to the Junior League.
Our main Spring Market Shopping Event will be held Saturday April 23rd from 10 AM – 2 PM at Merion Cricket Club. Smart casual attire, jeans not permitted not permitted at Merion Cricket Club. Tickets available here to purchase tickets.
Please join us for our inaugural in-person Spring Market at Merion Cricket Club in Haverford, PA April 22nd and 23rd. Support the Junior League by shopping with your friends and family! 15% of all sales made will be donated to the Junior League.
Our Spring Market Vendor Preview Party will be held Friday April 22nd from 6 PM – 9 PM at Merion Cricket Club. Please join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, music, and a preview of our wonderful vendors! Cocktail attire, jeans not permitted at Merion Cricket Club. Tickets available here.
Online at www.jlpspringmarket.org from Friday April 8 – Friday April 22.
An event of shopping, music, and cocktails to support the JLP and our community partners. We would love for you to be a part of it!
Online at www.jlpspringmarket.org from Friday April 8 – Friday April 22.
Please join us for our inaugural in-person Spring Market at Merion Cricket Club in Haverford, PA April 22nd and 23rd. Support the Junior League by shopping with your friends and family! 15% of all sales made will be donated to the Junior League.
Our Spring Market Vendor Preview Party will be held Friday April 22nd from 6 PM – 9 PM at Merion Cricket Club. Please join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, music, and a preview of our wonderful vendors! Cocktail attire, jeans not permitted at Merion Cricket Club. Tickets available here.
Our main Spring Market Shopping Event will be held Saturday April 23rd from 10 AM – 2 PM at Merion Cricket Club. Smart casual attire, jeans not permitted not permitted at Merion Cricket Club. Tickets available here to purchase tickets.
Click here to pay your $200 vendor fee on our website, instead of sending a check to headquarters.
The JLP’s Reopening Policy states that for all events at Headquarters or offsite, we follow the most conservative of recommendations from the CDC or guidelines from federal, state or local governments. With events offsite, in addition to the foregoing, we also abide by any specific guidelines put in place by the venue or partner where we are convening. Given that our Headquarters is in Montgomery County and many League events occur in other counties with differing restrictions, we understand that this portion of the policy can cause some confusion.
In accordance with the updated mask guidance issued by the CDC on February 25, 2022, indoor masking in Montgomery County is no longer required. As a result, the JLP will not be requiring masks indoors at our Headquarters or any League event planned in an area where masking is not required unless or until the applicable guidelines are changed. At present, Philadelphia County still has an indoor mask mandate, and certain venues or partners may have their own specific mask or vaccine requirements.
Please know that JLP members may make their own decisions about wearing masks at JLP events. Anyone who wishes to continue to wear a mask will be fully supported in that decision. We expect all members of our League to respect those individual choices.