Junior League of Columbia

Kids in the Kitchen: The goal of Kids in the Kitchen is to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle choices by educating kids and their parents about the importance of nutrition and fitness.
Girls on the Run: The JLC's Done in a Day program collaborates with local organizations and social service agencies through hands-on volunteer work.
Community Enrichment Grant Program: This year, the JLC awarded 13 local non-profit organizations a total of $115,008 who share a vision of improving the health and well-being of children and families.
Leadership Summit: The JLC provides a range of training programs to members, such as leadership and organizational development, community needs assessment, strategic planning, and advocacy.
Slam Dunk Back to School Bash: To prepare for the JLC's school readiness event, members stuff backpacks full of school and dental supplies for each child in attendance.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Holiday Market
Nov. 29-Dec. 2

HOLIDAY MARKET

Holiday Market 2018 will be held Nov. 29-Dec. 2. This four-day shopping event raises over $250,000, which is used to further our vision of strengthening the health and well-being of children and families in the Midlands. The 2018 merchant application is now available!

HEALTHY KIDS FUN FAIR

Healthy Kids Fun Fair
Thank you for joining us for this fantastic family event! JLC is grateful for the amazing organizations in our community - and for the wonderful families we get the priviledge to work with! Check out photos from the 2018 event here!

Community Impact Grants

In May 2018, a total of $150,000 will be awarded to organizations in the Greater Midlands proposing transformational projects and initiatives of $25,000 or greater that align with the League’s mission and specifically address poverty and basic needs of children and families.

OUR MISSION

The Junior League of Columbia, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

ANNUAL FUND
MEMBERSHIP
SPONSORSHIP

The mission of the Annual Fund is to establish an unrestricted fund to assist in the mission and vision of the JLC. Increasing our community impact, touching more lives, and training more volunteers are all included in the mission, and with your donation, the JLC can make a greater impact and strengthen our community.

Donate now to the Annual Fund.

Junior League women make things happen—they form strategic partnerships, create innovative programs, and raise funds for important community initiatives. They are able to do this because of the skills and experience they obtain through membership.

Learn more about Membership with the JLC.