Press Release
Junior League of Washington Celebrates 20 Years of Literacy Work with Continued Support for the Library of Congress’s National Book Festival
JLW Volunteers Serve as a Critical Source of Festival Volunteers for the 17th year August 29, 2019 (WASHINGTON, DC) — As the Junior League of Washington (JLW) celebrates 20 years of dedicating its resources to improving literacy in the greater Washington, DC, community, JLW volunteers will continue its 17-year-long partnership with the Library of Congress’s National […]
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF WASHINGTON ANNOUNCES 2019-2020 GRANT APPLICATION PERIOD FOR LITERACY PROJECTS
Letters of Intent Due September 6 August 13, 2019 (WASHINGTON, DC) – The Junior League of Washington (JLW) today announced the opening of its 2019-2020 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 6, 2019. JLW’s targeted […]
JLW Announces Annual Grant and Scholarship Recipients
Grants, book donations, and annual scholarship total more than $135,000 for organizations and individuals across the Washington, DC, area May 30, 2019 (WASHINGTON, DC) – The Junior League of Washington (JLW) announced that it has awarded a total of $90,000 in major grant funding to Washington, DC, area nonprofit organizations, along with a number of […]
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.