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JLW at Jubilee Jumpstart!
The Junior League of Washington (JLW) has been the cause of much delight at Jubilee JumpStart! We began the year with the reward of an opportunity grant and a delivery of 165 books to freshen our classroom libraries. This was followed by a delivery of over 2,000 books in April! The books have rejuvenated our […]
Leadership Training for JLW’s Future Leaders
The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI) hosts Organizational Development Institute (ODI) training twice a year. AJLI’s website promotes ODIs as “a series of educational training meetings . . . [that] have demonstrated their effectiveness as informative, inspiring and innovative three-day weekend training programs.” This year’s Fall ODI was held in Cleveland, Ohio at […]
D.C. Youth Poets “Find Their Words”
As a child who grew up reading Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to participate in the Junior League of Washington’s Targeted Grants and Volunteer Resources Committee’s Mini-Placement organizing the 14th Annual “Find Your Words” Youth Poetry Contest. The annual poetry contest is open to students in Washington, D.C. […]
JLW is Excited to Announce Spring Opportunity Grant Recipient – 826DC
The Junior League of Washington is pleased to welcome 826DC as our newest Opportunity Grant Recipient. With the Opportunity Grants, the League makes grants of $1,000 or less to community non-profit organizations demonstrating an unexpected short-term financial need. 826DC, formerly known as Capitol Letters Writing Center, is a nonprofit that was founded in fall 2008, […]
Get Ready for Spring at C. Wonder on Saturday, April 13!
C. Wonder has graciously agreed to host a JLW Shops! event this Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sweet treats and a twenty percent discount will be provided! Ten percent of the proceeds from your purchases will go to support JLW’s literacy efforts in the greater Washington, D.C. community. C. Wonder is […]
2nd Annual Kitchen Tour: It’s All About Entertaining!
We hope you join us for the Junior League of Washington’s second annual Kitchen Tour that kicks-off on Saturday, April 20 at 12:00 p.m. Until 4:00 p.m., ticket holders will explore six amazing kitchens in the Columbia Heights neighborhood and take part in different presentations at each home, with everything from wine pairings to flower […]
JLW Chair Extraordinaire- Erin Buechel Wieczorek
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”– John Quincy Adams We are proud to honor Erin Buechel Wieczorek, chair of Building Beautification, as JLW Chair Extraordinaire. A six-year Active, Erin’s enthusiasm is infectious. Her leadership this year has ensured our Loughborough House not […]
My Tossed and Found Experience
When I was a new member (in 2003-2004), I volunteered for my new member shift at Tossed & Found move in day at the previous site, Tuesday Morning in Rockville. It was cold, dirty, wet and my first assignment was to sweep the floor and clean it up as best I could. Within an hour, […]
Bright Beginnings 5K Race
Despite the cold temperature and gusty winds, the 18th annual Bright Beginnings 5K Race, held on Saturday, March 2, 2013, had the largest turnout on record. With over 900 registered participants—almost twice as many as last year—the 5K race raised nearly $47,000. That is $10,000 more than last year! D.C. Councilmember Muriel Bowser even joined […]
JLW Chair Extraordinaire- Mandy Martin
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”– John Quincy Adams We are proud to honor Mandy Martin, chair of Development and Training, as JLW Chair Extraordinaire. An eleven-year Active, Mandy has brought exceptional energy, organization and direction to this year’s trainings. Her […]