JLP partners with JRA in the fight against hunger in Greater Philadelphia. Members of the JLP Management Council recently worked together with JRA to pack and deliver food to those in need.
The Junior League of Philadelphia Hosted Annual May Celebration to Recap a Successful League Year
Members Celebrated 35 Volunteer Events, 120,000 Pounds of Food Packed, 9,720 Hours of Student Programming, and Much More!
The Junior League of Philadelphia (JLP) celebrated a successful league year at their annual May Celebration on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Bryn Mawr College. JLP members discussed upcoming recruitment events, statistics from the 2023-2024 league year, and announced their new president.
The end-of-year celebration featured lawn games, a cocktail reception, and a three-course dinner. Members were encouraged to wear items they had purchased throughout the year at the JLP Thrift Shop, where proceeds benefit the JLP’s community projects.
State of the League updates were given by the Chief Operating Officer, Pam Phojanakong, where she stated in the 2023-2024 League year the JLP:
- Hosted 35 Done in Day volunteer events with a total of 218 volunteers
- Packed almost 120,000 pounds of food with their Food to Families program
- Impacted 820 kids with 9,720 hours of student programming with their Kids in the Kitchen program
- Raised $43,618 for their annual fund and over $688,000 in sales from the JLP Thrift Shop
Victoria Lynch Mullane and Stephanie Rhein Lippincott, 2023-2024 League President. Photo Credit: BeauMonde Originals
At the event, they announced Victoria Mullane as the recipient of the President’s Cup Award, given to a woman whose work behind the scenes often goes unnoticed but is essential to JLP operations.
They also hosted a ceremony to welcome the new 2024-2025 League Year President, Kate Hall, where she said a few words including:
“Our theme for the 2024-2025 League Year is Building Community Through Service Together. Our goal is to continue to focus on not only the city of Philadelphia but the region at large through continuing to find and strengthen partnerships with both our current Community Partners along with new Community Partners outside of the city including the areas of Norristown, Camden, and Coatesville,” said Kate Hall, 2024-2025 League Year President.
Anyone looking to get involved with the JLP is welcome to join one of their upcoming recruitment events. Prospective members will hear from current members about the JLP mission, key community service initiatives, the application process, and “why” they joined. Upcoming recruitment events include:
- May 29, 2024 – 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at JLP Headquarters – 27 Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003
- June 13, 2024 – 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Workhorse Brewing – 250 King Manor Dr Suite 300, King of Prussia, PA 19406
- June 26, 2024 – 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Victory Brewing Company – 1776 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
New member class 2023-2024. Photo Credit: BeauMonde Originals
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.