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In October, We Shop Pink
As we all know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time for all women to come together to raise money, share social media posts, and donate our time to volunteer at a walk or rally to support those battling breast cancer and those we have lost to this serious and deadly disease. On […]
The Most Magical Place on Earth: The National Book Festival
JLW volunteers Carly Rockstroh and Amy Shuart at 2013 NBF By: Carly Rockstroh JLW Sustainer, former Community Affairs Council Director (2012-13), former Literacy Event Planning chair (2011-12), former LEP Committee member (2009-12), and lifelong lover of books Smiling volunteers in black and white JLW hats and bright colored T-shirts walk with clipboards and coffee in […]
The White House United State of Women Summit
On June 14, JLW members LaTonya Clark, Beverly Kirk, and Tycely Williams participated in the White House United State of Women Summit. The PR and New Media Committee caught up with them to learn more about the Summit and how it – similar to JLW’s mission – aims to develop the potential of women. What […]
All About ODI
A Q & A with Junior League member, Tarina Charleston ODI is not just another Junior League acronym. ODIs – Organizational Development Institutes – are a part of the benefit of being a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International – an extension of our mission to provide trained volunteers and develop the potential […]
She Who Tells a Story at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA)
What do you think when you see a women wearing a headscarf or a veil? Works by artist Boushra Almutawakel explore the perception of sartorial hijabs across Islamic and Western cultures. Discussion of the veil is a contentious topic—some Westerners believe all veiling is compulsory, and that women are forced to cover their faces, hair, […]
Our New Partnership with A Wider Circle
The Targeted Grants & Volunteer Resources Committee is proud to announce its new partnership with A Wider Circle. This organization demonstrates how two groups can come together to combat poverty by helping others gain successful employment. Dr. Mark Bergel founded A Wider Circle in 2001 with the mission of helping families lift themselves out of […]
Horton’s Kids Season Finale Easter Celebration
Horton’s Kids is a community-based organization committed to serving children living in Washington, D.C.’s Ward 8. Its mission is to enrich the children as well as prepare them for success through educational and comprehensive programs. With the volunteerism of JLW, Horton’s Kids is able to provide a well-rounded service of support to aid children in […]
Done in a Day Promotes Literacy at Everybody Wins! Annual Event
On Tuesday, March 8, Done in a Day Committee volunteers promoted the Junior League of Washington’s mission of promoting literacy by serving at the Everybody Wins! annual gala held at the Capitol Hilton. With a silent auction featuring flights, private tours, dinner with authors, signed sports memorabilia, spa gift cards and other prizes, not to […]
JLW Seeks Junior Poets for 17th Annual Youth Poetry Contest
For nearly two decades, the Junior League of Washington has hosted the “Find Your Words” Youth Poetry Contest. Students are now invited to participate in the 17th annual event, aimed to encourage and support literacy. Students in Washington, D.C., public and charter schools (grades 4-8) are invited to participate in the competition by submitting up […]
An Art Filled Afternoon at National Museum of Women in the Arts
On Sunday, Feb. 21, Esprit and the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) committees hosted a tour and brunch for JLW members. Attendees saw works by Frida Kahlo, Sarah Bernhardt, Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun and many other great women artists. One of the tours was lead by NMWA Chair, Lori Vitelozzi. Junior League […]