In 1924, Katherine Heath (later Mrs. James Y. Perry) and a group of 10 women organized the Junior League of Columbia (JLC) and invited 19 other women to become members. Katherine was JLC's first president and is pictured here. The organization was admitted to the Association of Junior Leagues International in 1925. Throughout the years, Junior League volunteers have been involved with worthy programs such as the Alliance for South Carolina's Children, Children's Hospital at Richland Memorial Hospital, Richland-Lexington Council on Aging, Sistercare, and Voices for South Carolina's Children. We continue to provide volunteer hours, financial support, and leadership for many organizations in the Midlands.
Since its inception, JLC has been involved in numerous community organizations and programs, including the following:
| | Alliance for South Carolina's ChildrenAnna Hyatt Huntington Bronze to Riverbanks ZooArts in Public Schools ProgramAutomatic K-Thermia Unit to the Pediatric ICUBabcock CenterBuilding of Carriage House at Ainsley HallCHAPSChildren's Hospital at Richland Memorial HospitalChildren's Theater ProductionsCities in SchoolsColumbia Hearing and Speech SchoolColumbia Museum of ArtColumbia Orthopedic School EquipmentCommission Acquisition FundCommittee on Child Abuse and NeglectCongaree Land TrustCouncil on Child Abuse and NeglectFamily Life SeminarFriends of the LibraryFounding of Junior League Group HomeFun Books for Pediatric Wards"Gallant Carolina" Radio SeriesGift of Art Museum Mini-busGovernor's Mansion | Grants Research Center for the State LibraryGuardian ad LitemHistoric Columbia FoundationI'm Special - Drug and Substance Abuse Program"Kids on the Block" Meals on WheelsMiddle School Enrichment Task ForceClassroom for Children with Learning DisabilitiesMuseum Portable StageNurturing CenterRefugee Healthcare Education InitiativeRichland Art School Youth ScholarshipsRichland-Lexington Council on AgingRonald McDonald HouseSalt Marsh Exhibit to SC State MuseumSenior Tech at Fast ForwardSistercareSmart Matters Sponsor Classes for Visually Handicapped KidsTeen Clinic at Richland Memorial HospitalTeen Pregnancy Prevention ProgramVolunteer Career Development TapesWoman to WomanWomen's Round Table |
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