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.

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 […]

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 […]

JLWdc is now on Instagram! Thanks to the members who asked JLW to create an account, and the fantastic submissions we’ve received for current events and Throwback Thursdays, the League’s Insta account is live and thriving. Follow JLW on Instagram by clicking here or searching “3039M.” The PR & New Media Committee also encourages members […]

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Social media allows the JLW to spread its message of promoting literacy and keep its more than 2,000 active members connected. As an important part of the JLW’s communication strategy, the JLW uses social media to highlight its impact in the community, showcase special events, and support its community partners. The JLW strives to harness […]

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The Junior League of Washington is pleased to welcome 826DC as our newest Opportunity Grant Recipient. With the Opportunity Grants, the League makes grants of $1,000 or less to community non-profit organizations demonstrating an unexpected short-term financial need. 826DC, formerly known as Capitol Letters Writing Center, is a nonprofit that was founded in fall 2008, […]

The Junior League of Washington is proud to partner with a range of extraordinary community organizations that make a real difference in the lives of children in the DC area. One of those partners, Horton’s Kids, was recently given an honor by the Greater Washington Catalogue for Philanthropy. Horton’s Kids, a nonprofit focused on providing […]

The Junior League of Washington is proud to announce a grant of $25,000 to the Washington Middle School for Girls. Founded in 1997, WMSG is dedicated to providing a good education and other forms of support for girls in an under-served area of Washington, DC. Their goal is to “level the playing field,” helping these […]