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    Honor Hispanic Heritage Month and International Literacy Day with The Junior League’s Book Recommendations

    • September 20, 2022
    We have a long way to go to close the literacy gap in the U.S. On September 8, 2022, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) celebrated International…
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    Opioid Epidemic
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      The problem isn’t opioids — it’s how we’re raising our kids

      • June 11, 2018
      Melissa Tassé, Ph.D., Chair of the Junior League of NJ State Public Affairs Committee and member of the Junior League of Summit, is also the CEO and founder of The Honey…
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        Fireworks and hunger?

        • July 7, 2017
        The American celebration of July 4th is more than picnics and parties of course, but let’s face it…plentiful amounts of food are a big piece of it. So, let’s talk…
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          The New Face Of Hunger

          • March 17, 2017
          This guest post is authored by Kelly Runzel, Director of Corporate Partnerships and Rhonda Watson, Director of Workplace Giving at Feed the Children. It is exhausting to try to pinpoint…
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            More than just a bright smile.

            • February 6, 2017
            It’s easy to take going to the dentist for granted…unless you lack access to professional dental care. It’s no secret that oral health is essential to both general health and…
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              Making a difference in Tampa

              • January 4, 2017
              It’s no surprise that, at AJLI, we often write about innovative programs and initiatives by individual Junior Leagues. We are naturally proud of all of the great things that our…
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                Who Feeds Hungry Kids in Summer?

                • July 25, 2016
                It’s a good question. According to the USDA, more than 22 million schoolchildren are eligible for free or reduced-price meals during the year through the National School Lunch Program, but…
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                  What Happens When Growing Up Means ‘Aging Out’?

                  • May 13, 2016
                  Each year, some 25,000 children “age out” of the foster care system in the U.S. A process known officially as “emancipation,” aging out more often means the loss of stability…
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                    More than “just” playgrounds and gardens.

                    • April 27, 2016
                    Being a Catalyst for Lasting Community Change is harder than you think. Lasting change requires community buy-in because transformation requires deep roots and wide support. One way to build support for community change…
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                      Do We Still Care About the Childhood Obesity Epidemic?

                      • September 30, 2015
                      In her latest piece for The Huffington Post, AJLI Executive Director Susan Danish takes a look at the current fight against childhood obesity. To read more click here.
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