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The problem isn’t opioids — it’s how we’re raising our kids
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…
Fireworks and hunger?
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…
The New Face Of Hunger
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…
More than just a bright smile.
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…
Making a difference in Tampa
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…
Who Feeds Hungry Kids in Summer?
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…
What Happens When Growing Up Means ‘Aging Out’?
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…
More than “just” playgrounds and gardens.
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…
Do We Still Care About the Childhood Obesity Epidemic?
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.
Planting the seeds of women’s leadership
In an opinion piece for the Tennessean a few weeks ago, former Federal Communications Commissioner Debi Tate wrote about how important it is that leadership reflect what we look like…