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Before we all cook our turkeys…
It’s no surprise that Thanksgiving is next week. What you may not know is that this week – November 10-18 – is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Sponsored by…
Fund Development in the 21st Century
In today’s challenging economic climate more nonprofits than ever before are competing for limited funding. That’s why, with the support and involvement of both the AJLI Board and the individual…
What were you doing on October 11th?
You may not have noticed it, but October 11th was the first United Nations International Day of the Girl. As the sponsors say, “The Day of the Girl is about…
Who needs playgrounds? (Everyone!)
How important is play? Well, according to the American Heart Association, lack of physical activity is a major risk factor for developing coronary artery disease even for children and adolescents.…
Back-to-school time already?
For families with young children, shopping for school supplies is a bittersweet ritual that states clearly that summer vacation is almost over. For too many families with young children, however,…
What does getting muddy have to do with self-esteem?
At the Junior League of the Quad Cities, it’s a key element of an ambitious program to nurture self-esteem among girls and young women. It’s also part of a larger…
Why is advocacy like baseball?
Because walks and singles are much more common than homeruns…but homeruns are great when they happen! Just look at the results achieved during the 2012 legislative session by the Junior…
Carrying the torch for a good cause!
Liz James’ latest volunteer effort will put her in front of millions. Chosen as one of 8,000 torchbearers who are taking the Olympic flame across the UK to London for…
Can one person make a difference?
Human trafficking is an increasingly important issue within The Junior League, with key initiatives taking place at the state level through the New York State Public Affairs Committee of the…
Everyone wants volunteers, right?
Definitely. But what are we doing to attract them? To jumpstart the conversation, here’s what six Junior Leagues have done: The Junior League of New Orleans – As a result…