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Voluntarism in the Wake of a National Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic is shaking the smallest towns and largest cities around the world. We are finding ourselves faced with the simple truth that we are all in this together,…
From Coast to Coast, here’s how The Junior League is fighting the scourge of human trafficking
The numbers alone tell the story. 21 million people in the world are victims of human trafficking. 71% of human trafficking victims are women and girls. And when it comes…
Spotlight: Isabel Dewey on Tampa’s Voter Registration Effort
When it comes to women running for public office, 2018 is already shaping up to be a historic year. The Associated Press reported that as of April 6, the number…
Protecting Children. Helping Mothers. Saving Lives.
This April marks the 35th anniversary of Child Abuse Prevention Month. While the spotlight on this crisis has been bright over this period of time, child abuse remains a persistent…
The Junior League Transforming Lives—One Coat, Backpack and Shoe at a Time
Today’s guest post is brought to us by Julie Hall, President, The Junior League of Austin, and Amy Hurt, President-Elect, The Junior League of Austin Like a lot of things in life,…
How vital are refugees to our communities?
Very much so, and Junior Leagues along with other nonprofits across the globe have stepped up to fill in the increasing needs of the newly-arrived, many from war-torn nations. The…
In tribute: Karen Miller
Karen Miller touched many lives during the course of her own, too short life. Of course, there was her work with the Junior League of Evanston-North Shore (of which she…
What’s on your summer reading list?
Good question, right? Whether you are stocking up on good beach reads or looking to catch up on new fiction (or history or biography), chances are you have a list…
Thinking globally, acting locally
The UN has designated June 20th as World Refugee Day. Given the dimensions of the world refugee crisis, this is a great time to examine what Junior Leagues are doing…
In Detroit, a hands-on approach to helping families go home again
While government statistics in the U.S. show an overall decline in the number of homeless families, it’s no secret that living in temporary housing takes a toll on families. Children…