More than likely, you have heard of human papillomavirus, or as it is more commonly referred to, HPV.  It’s now known that approximately 20 million Americans are currently infected with HPV, while another 6 million people become newly infected each year. While there are now vaccinations available to help prevent HPV, there is no treatment […]

This year is my new member year in JLW, and part of being a new member is attending advisor meetings. Thankfully, I was assigned to a wonderful advisor group and a very helpful new member advisor. Having advisor meetings as part of the new member requirements is a very smart idea. There are many times […]

Preparations are underway for the Community Partners Reception on Thursday, May 3rd at the Loughborough House! This annual reception not only highlights all of the work JLW volunteers do in the community, but will also feature the JLW’s Youth Poetry Contest winners. Loughborough Room will be packed full of community partners, JLW members, students from […]

The Transfer Committee at the Junior League of Washington has put together a series of great events throughout the city over the course of the year. Transfer gatherings have included brunches, happy hours and dinners at Vinoteca, Brasserie Beck, Jaleo, Poste, Darlington House, and many other chic and trendy venues in D.C. We’ve also had […]

When I was a child I loved to read and write poetry so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to participate in the Targeted Grants and Volunteer Resources Committee’s Mini-Placement for the 13th Annual “Find Your Words” Youth Poetry Contest. For the icebreaker during our first meeting, we were asked to share our favorite […]

A few times a year, the Junior League of Washington organizes a shopping event with participating stores in Georgetown. Not only is this a shopping extravaganza but also an opportunity to raise money for literacy programs supported by the League. On one evening back in March, participating stores in the Georgetown neighborhood offered 10% discounts […]

Bright Beginnings Inc. was established in 1991 by the Junior League of Washington, which identified a critical need for quality childcare among homeless families in Washington, DC. Since then, Bright Beginnings has met the needs of nearly 1,700 homeless children by providing families with developmental childcare and on-site therapeutic and family support services. Today, the […]

If you ever wondered what the Tossed and Found Community Cash Cards can do for the JLW community partners, I have a great success story for you! Two vans from Community Family Life Services arrived bright and early to take advantage of the great shopping. Thanks to the cash cards, 9 of the 16 CFLS […]