Press Release
JLW Issues RFPs for Fundraising Strategy and Technology Modernization
May 1, 2019 (WASHINGTON, DC) – The Junior League of Washington (JLW) is seeking responses to two separate requests for proposal focused on fund development and technology modernization of our Headquarters. Technology Modernization: The objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit competitive proposals for modernizing technology, including audiovisual and related services, at our […]
Junior League of Washington Kitchen Tour Highlights Homes in Kalorama-Adams Morgan, Including Historic Woodrow Wilson House
Event has raised more than $56,000 over the past three years to support JLW’s Mission and work in the community Washington, DC – The Junior League of Washington’s eighth annual Kitchen Tour will take place on Saturday, May 4, and will showcase unique homes and state-of-the-art kitchens in the Kalorama-Adams Morgan neighborhood. The year’s tour […]
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS AND JUNIOR LEAGUE OF WASHINGTON HOST 5K RACE TO SUPPORT DC’S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATION
22nd annual 5K race is expected to raise more than $35,000 WASHINGTON, DC, April 17, 2019 — On April 27, the Junior League of Washington (JLW) will sponsor a 5K race for Bright Beginnings, Inc., a nonprofit organization that operates early childhood and family learning centers for children and families experiencing homelessness. More than […]
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF WASHINGTON TO HOST ANNUAL CHILD NUTRITION FAIR AT YMCA ANTHONY BOWEN
February 26, 2019 (WASHINGTON, DC) – The Junior League of Washington (JLW) is proud to host once again its fun-filled, family-friendly nutrition fair, Kids in the Kitchen. In its 13th year in Washington, DC, this free event brings local restaurants, nonprofits, and nutrition and fitness experts together for a day of games, crafts, hand-on learning, and […]
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF WASHINGTON ANNOUNCES OPENING OF 2018-2019 OPPORTUNITY GRANT APPLICATIONS
February 7, 2019 (WASHINGTON, DC) – The Junior League of Washington (JLW) today announced the opening of its opportunity grant application for organizations in the Washington, DC, area experiencing an unexpected short-term financial need. JLW’s Opportunity Grants of $1,000 or less are awarded to nonprofit organizations demonstrating an unexpected short-term financial need or smaller-denomination financial […]
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF WASHINGTON ANNOUNCES 2018-2019 GRANT APPLICATION PERIOD FOR LITERACY PROJECTS
Letters of Intent Due October 15 The Junior League of Washington (JLW) today announced the opening of its 2018-2019 grant application period for programs and projects in the Washington, DC, area. Interested organizations are invited to submit a Letter of Intent no later than October 15, 2018. JLW’s targeted grant program seeks to fund innovative […]
Junior League of Washington Announces 2017-2018 Grant Application Period for Literacy Projects
The Junior League of Washington (JLW) today announced the opening of its 2017-2018 grant application period for programs and projects in the Washington DC, area. Interested organizations are invited to submit a Letter of Intent no later than September 7, 2017.
Junior League of Washington Names First African-American President-Elect
The Junior League of Washington welcomes its 2017-2018 Board of Directors, the team of women who will lead the charitable, educational organization throughout its 105th anniversary year. The newly elected Board of Directors includes Tycely Williams, who will serve as President-Elect in 2017-2018 before assuming the role of President in 2018-2019, the first African-American and woman of color to serve in these roles in the League’s history.
Our New Partnership with A Wider Circle
The Targeted Grants & Volunteer Resources Committee is proud to announce its new partnership with A Wider Circle. This organization demonstrates how two groups can come together to combat poverty by helping others gain successful employment. Dr. Mark Bergel founded A Wider Circle in 2001 with the mission of helping families lift themselves out of […]
JLW Nominating Announcements
2016-2017 Board of Directors Slate; Committee Chair, Rising Chair and ACD Nominations Due Feb.1 The Nominating Committee would like to congratulate the following members on being slated to the 2016/17 JLW Board of Directors: President: Elizabeth KeysPresident-elect: Aimee Picard SollerTreasurer: Erinn ColaianniVice Treasurer: Frazier SchulmanSecretary: Tracey Van RiperCommunications & Public Relations Council Director: Marta HernandezCommunity […]