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We made history in Oklahoma!
It’s easy to forget in the bustle of our everyday lives that The Junior League has an impressive history. Not just as a 110-year-old women’s volunteer group now active in…
Who wouldn’t want to stop child abuse?
There’s no doubt that law enforcement and social welfare agencies are on the front line of dealing with child abuse. But what can the rest of us do? Because April…
Why not do something different this Valentine’s Day?
Maybe it’s worth taking a minute on Monday to think about the flip side of Valentine’s Day cards, flowers, and pink teddy bears. The flip side is domestic violence. Everyone…
So you think college is expensive?
Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest. First, start with what we all know – that babies are expensive. Second, understand that a single component of that cost – diapers…
So what does “take on an empty stomach” really mean?
For some people, even basic health instructions can be challenge. Not because they don’t care about their health, but because their literacy issues often compound their health issues. According to…
It’s Always Nice to Get a ‘Thank You’!
As a 109-year-old organization dedicated to civic leadership and developing the potential of individual women as leaders in their communities, the Junior Leagues are usually the ones giving out the awards. So the decision by Action for Children North Carolina to honor all 11 Junior Leagues in North Carolina with the prestigious 2010 N.C. Children’s Lifetime Legacy Award was a pleasant surprise.