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
“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.
All JLP Members Invited to the 2024 Annual Meeting
Each year, we hold our Annual Meeting to conduct the most important business of our organization. The Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Project Advisory Committee, proposes the community work in which we will engage and the fundraisers we will conduct to support our mission. If needed, the Board proposes the adoption of, or amendment to, significant programs and/or policies. After Annual Meeting, members vote electronically on the motions presented.
This year’s Annual Meeting will take place on April 15 at the Warwick Hotel in Center City. The Placement Fair and Cocktail Hour begins at 6 p.m. with the Annual Meeting following at 7 p.m. All New Members, Actives, Transfers, and Sustainers are welcome. This event counts as an Annual Meeting credit to those in attendance.
Members are required to review the Voting Packet prior to the event. Please see you email for more details.
Additionally, we will also be collecting food items at Annual Meeting to support the Garden of Health Food Drive. See the JLP calendar for more information on the specific items needed.
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at Annual Meeting!
PRESS RELEASE: Volunteers Gathered for Spring Service Weekend with the Junior League of Philadelphia
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.
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