Junior League of Arlington
 

Our Mission
The Junior League of Arlington is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. 


JLA Presents $150,000 Anniversary Gift to the City of Arlington

JLA Check Presentation to the City of Arlington for fountain at Founder’s Plaza
by Karen Ellen Anderson, Chair, Anniversary Gift Task Force



Pictured (Left to Right): Joan Church, JLA; Lisa Sawyer, JLA; Sabra Ellis, JLA; Mary Tom Curnett, JLA; Linda Cluck, wife of Mayor and JLA member; Robert Cluck, Mayor of Arlington; Lana Wolff, City Council woman and JLA member; Trey Yelverton, Deputy City Manager; Jim Holgersson, City Manager; Karen Allen Anderson, JLA; Lynda Sherrieb, JLA and Sarah Wood, JLA.
 


JLA to host its Open House on Thursday, May 22, 2008

by Shira Jefferson, Chair, 2008-2009 Admissions

The Admissions Committee is gearing up to welcome a new group of women into the 2008-2009 JLA Provisional Class.  Come learn more about JLA at our Open House on Thursday, May 22, 2008, 6:30 pm at the JLA Center for Community Service.  Contact Shira Jefferson to receive an invitation or to learn more about JLA.  Junior League reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who have reached the age of 21 and who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. Read more>

Kids in the Kitchen 2008
JLA works to combat childhood obesity with annual provisional project: "Kids In The Kitchen"
by 2007-2008 Provisional Class

With the goal of raising awareness and helping to reverse the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues, the Junior League of Arlington held its second Kids in the Kitchen  project at the Southeast Branch of the Boys and Girls Club of Arlington on March 27. Read more>


Permanent Endowment Mother's Day Fundraiser
JLA lauches NEW kids coloring contest for 2008 - Kids can win special prizes including gifts for mom and tickets to Six Flags

by Autumn Reo, Chair, Public Relations

The Junior League of Arlington held a children's color contest in conjunction with its annual Mother's Day Permanent Endowment Program.  Congratulations to our winner, Elle!  Download the Mother's Day Card order form here

 


'Tis the Season for Holiday Magic 2008
JLA begins the planning process for its annual fundraiser. 
by Shana Aldridge, Chair, 2008 Holiday Magic

Save the date!  Join us next fall as we kick off the 2008 holiday season with our annual fundraiser, Holiday Magic.  'Tis the Season on November 14 - 16, 2008 at the Arlington Convention Center.  We are now accepting merchant applications.  Download the Merchant Application & Merchant Letter. 


The Junior League Shopping Mall
1,300 retailers have joined to help Junior Leagues by donating a portion of their online proceeds. 
by Michele Cozart, Vice President, Communications

The Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. (AJLI) has launched a new program that allows members and friends to support our League by making online purchases through the Junior League shopping mall, a website created in conjunction with Fundlink, LLC.    

Do you shop at Gap, Old Navy, Brooks Brothers, Nordstroms, Macy's or Babies R Us?  If so, you can have a percentage of your order donated back to JLA!  All you have to do is go to the JLA Shopping Mall!  Click here to start shopping now!  Read More >


Sponsorship Opportunities
Fundraising Event Sponsors, In-Kind Contributions, Permanent Endowment Fund Donations, Commemorative Giving 
by Paulette Tutor, Vice President, Fund Development

Since 1975, the Junior League of Arlington has served the residents of the Arlington area by providing funding and trained volunteers to organizations that benefit women and children.  This kind of success wouldn't be possible without the support of local businesses and civic groups who support the League with financial or in-kind contributions. Read More >

Special thanks to our Diamond Sponsors
                


 
   
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