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A Message from the President of JLW on January 6 Current Events
The Junior League of Washington is closely watching the events currently unfolding on the steps of the Capitol. We know that many members, staff, family, and friends of JLW work and live in the Capitol complex and surrounding neighborhoods. We are keeping each and every one of you in our thoughts. Please heed Mayor Bowser’s […]
Junior League of Washington Celebrates 18 Years of Collaboration with Library of Congress’ National Book Festival
JLW Volunteers Serve as Festival’s Primary Source for Volunteers, Promote Literacy in the DC Community September 23, 2020 (WASHINGTON, DC) — For the 18th consecutive year, the Junior League of Washington (JLW) will provide necessary volunteer support for the Library of Congress’s National Book Festival, taking place Saturday, September 25-27.
Blog: My JLW Membership Value
By Carol Der Garry, Sustainer What do I get out of my Junior League of Washington (JLW) membership? Do you ponder this question every year when deciding to renew your JLW membership? As a sustaining member with over 20 years of service in the Junior League, my League training and experiences have provided unique opportunities […]
Blog: Rolling Up My Sleeves with Tossed & Found
By Barbara Franklin, Sustainer Chair, Member since 1990 Our largest fundraiser, Tossed & Found – an annual rummage sale, was canceled in March because of the Coronavirus pandemic. That left the Junior League of Washington (JLW) with 18,000 square feet of donated items — it was a whole lot of rummage! At the time, a […]
AJLI and JLW’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
On June 8, 2020, AJLI’s Board of Directors, voted on the following external statement condemning racism, racial injustice, and racial discrimination. The Junior League of Washington is proud to support these efforts to create lasting change and foster a culture of anti-racism in our communities.
The Junior League of Washington Announces $75,000 in Community Grants for Local Organizations in Need Due to COVID-19
Application for grant support from the Junior League of Washington now open as League undertakes several steps to support community during crisis
A Message from JLW President Carly Mitchell and Incoming President Jessica Taylor White
The Junior League of Washington denounces any and all forms of racism and intolerance. These past few weeks and days have been hard as we grapple with the realities of institutional racism, violence, and injustice in our country against Black Americans.
Junior League of Washington Awards Four Major Grants to Close its Current League Year
A total of $135,000 in grants and book donations awarded to local organizations across the Washington, DC, region during the last year
JLW Awards Annual Scholarship to Wilson High School Senior
Winner Maya Canady demonstrated extraordinary commitment to voluntarism, while maintaining near-perfect GPA
How Quantifying Vocabularies Helps Bright Beginnings Improve Literacy in Children
We tend to measure literacy in long-term outcomes: advancing in school, graduating high school or college, getting a good job, breaking a cycle of poverty, and so on. But how can we better measure a child’s progress on literacy skills in the short term?