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Sharing Our Story… Strengthening Our Community by Jennifer Hemingway
Women have so many more ways to serve as leaders in their community than in 1912 when JLW opened its doors. I am thankful to the 15 women who answered nominating’s call to serve on the JLW board of directors for the coming year. Cameron Gilreath, President-Elect; Catherine Smith Blakely, Secretary; Brooke Horiuchi, Treasurer; Kelly […]
Fun! Fun! Fun!The Junior League of Washington’s Children’s Trunk Show is Saturday, March 8th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Crystal City. Bargain shoppers will love our quality pre-owned children’s clothes, furniture, high chairs, swings, toys, books, and maternity gear. Tons of brand new Lansinoh products too! Our “quality corner” features new children’s items […]
Support the JLW Mission All Year Long!
This past year at the Junior League of Washington, we have all accomplished so much in living out our mission of developing the potential of women, improving our community, and providing trained volunteers. I hope that you all are as proud of all of the League accomplishments as we are at the Annual Fund. One […]
Calling for Diapers! A Quick & Easy Way to Make a Huge Difference.
By Sara Swabb Image via thestorkmagazine.com Why Diapers?Many of you are mothers, aunts, nannies, or have simply walked by the diaper aisle at the grocery and understand that the cost of diapers can add up quickly. Statistics show that a baby needs 10 to 12 diapers a day, costing about $100 to $120 each month. […]
More Fun Than a Day At the Ball Park!
The Community Events Planning Committee spent Saturday, January 11th, at Children’s National Medical Center taking part in a new Kids In The Kitchen event. This was the first event in what will hopefully be a long relationship with Children’s National Medical Center. Kids in the Kitchen’s goal is to provide children with nutritional literacy and […]
Reindeer & Cookies & Presents…JLW My Sister’s Place Committee Gives the Gift of Holiday Cheer
With the holidays just around the corner, the JLW My Sister’s Place Committee hosted their annual holiday celebration Wednesday December 11th. The highly anticipated event was well attended by the women and children who are currently in the My Sister’s Place emergency protection program. Cookies, Cards, and Candy Canes JLW committee members and 7 mini […]
Join us at Holiday Shops!
As we move steadily toward the holiday season, many people start to scatter across the city and the country. The weekend before Thanksgiving – while juggling thoughts of basting turkeys and mashing potatoes and packing to go home – hundreds will gather at the historic Sphinx Club in downtown Washington. Why will they be there? […]
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It’s (Almost) the Holiday Season: Adopt-A-Child through My Sister’s Place
by Sara Swabb What do you do to prepare for the Holiday season? Purchase gifts for loved ones and finalize your travel plans? Find the best ingredients for that pumpkin pie you cook each year? While many folks in the District are able to think along the same lines as you, there are thousands of […]
A Dream Come True at the National Book Festival
With the 2013 National Book Festival just days away, there are still volunteer shifts available for Sustaining, Active and New Members of the Junior League of Washington. The two-day festival is such an important event for JLW because it requires the help of more than 600 JLW volunteers, it unofficially kicks off the major events […]