By: Melanie Avery Edited by: Megan Lilly Nancy Piness, sustainer, featured on NPR for her interview on the meaning of Yom Kippur and embracing forgiveness Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and repentance, is the holiest day in Judaism. Observed ten days after Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, it marks the culmination of the […]

By: Rachelle Roberts Edited by: Amna Choudry and Sarah Valerio The Junior League of Washington (JLW) has long been a pillar of community service and women’s leadership in the D.C. area. This year, under the dynamic leadership of President Charlyn Stanberry, Esq., the League embarks on an exciting and transformative journey to S.H.I.N.E. President Stanberry’s […]

By: Elizabeth Schock Edited by: Mary Reich As you stroll down the cobblestone streets of Alexandria, you’ll overhear haunted tales from the lantern-led ghost tours or gaze in awe at the elaborate, larger-than-life Halloween decorations on Captain’s Row.  As the weather cooled down and the leaves began to change, Historic Alexandria embodied the quintessential small-town […]

By: Lacy Nelson Editor: Adeyinka Ogunlegan JLW volunteers distribute books and snacks to children at the Bright Beginnings Fall Literacy Event. “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss Reading has always been the heart of the Junior League […]

The Junior League of Washington (JLW) is continually finding ways to stay on the cutting edge of technology, expand its reach and impact, and create new methods through which to engage and communicate with members. With this in mind, the League launched its podcast JLW: League of Extraordinary Women. JLW members  Shaunte’ Gordon-Harvey, Natalie Stevens, […]

Written by: Megan Lilly Edited by: Adeyinka Ogunlegan   The Weekend of Service Preview, held from November 9-26, 2024, gave Junior League of Washington (JLW) members an opportunity to participate in exciting volunteer opportunities ahead of the 4th Annual MLK Weekend of Service January 17-20, 2025. With both in-person and virtual options, the Weekend of […]

By: LeaAnn Kutz Women’s Leadership Breakfast panelist Moh Sharma, moderator, Sheyla Asencios, panelist, Yvonne Spencer, and panelist, Madeline Fetterly This year’s JLW Women’s Leadership Breakfast attendees were treated to a morning of uplifting and empowering conversation with inspiring women leaders. The annual event, this year held on Friday, October 25th, featured panelists Madeline Fetterly, Founder […]

Written by: Kathyrn Chavez Edited by: Mary Reich   Junior League of Washington Members enjoying making life long friends before a membership meeting “Life catches up with you in your twenties, and it is really cool to almost have a bunch of older sisters you can ask questions to,” said Grace Robinson, a member of […]

By: Amanda Peters These recommendations from JLW members are the perfect way to relax and unwind during this winter season!  Beauregard Bailey, the loyal sidekick of JLW member Desiree Carey, is right at home in the library! Discover our 8 JLW recommended books to cozy up with this season. When asked for book recommendations, the […]

By: Adeyinka Oyesile Ogunlegan Editor: Lacy LW Volunteers show their love for the National Book Festival. Nearly 350 JLW volunteers staffed book-signing lines, distributed goodies along the Roadmap to Reading, and directed festival goers in the Politics & Prose booksellers areas. On August 24th, Junior League of Washington (JLW) Volunteers turned out in full force […]