For nearly a century, the Junior League of Columbia has been committed to developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
The Little Black Dress Initiative is a poverty awareness fundraising campaign. Learn more, sign up to participate, or donate to the campaign today!
Each year, we invest over $150,000 and our membership gives 50,000 hours of time to benefit children and families in our community.
Forging strong relationships among women with a passion for the community, service, leadership, and making Columbia a better city.
The Salvation Army of the Midlands announced yesterday the new chairwoman of the 2019-2020 Advisory Board, Junior League of Columbia At Large Director Emily Bedenbaugh. “The Salvation Army is so blessed to have Emily serving as chairwoman of the advisory board. She consistently exemplifies her giving spirit and will provide wonderful leadership in this role,” said… Read More
Submitted by JLC member Jessica Umbach, associate director for development, Epworth Children’s Home On March 5, the Junior League of Columbia’s Healthy Kids in Transition Committee helped throw an incredible and unforgettable party for the children at Epworth Children’s Home! The Friends of Epworth, a group of young professionals who help to raise undesignated funds… Read More
Junior League of Columbia member, Kara Simmons, has been named to the Columbia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Kara currently serves as the JLC’s education and development chair. Kara was very involved with the Obama Foundation’s Community Leaders Corp in the Midlands. She currently serves as an adjunct professor at Columbia College, the executive director… Read More
The Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) is a poverty awareness fundraising campaign. The poverty rate in South Carolina is 22.9%. Junior League of Columbia will use LBDI to raise awareness and funds for children and families in the Midlands who are affected by poverty.
Holiday Market is the largest fundraiser for the Junior League of Columbia. Over 150 merchants from across the country sell merchandise during a themed shopping extravaganza!
Founded in 1924, the Junior League of Columbia has a long history of developing women leaders to make an impact on our community.
We provide our members with a wide range of training and development programs, such as leadership and organizational development, community needs assessment, strategic planning, communications, advocacy and fundraising.
The Junior League of Columbia promotes a healthy lifestyle for children and parents in Richland County School District One by providing unique learning experiences and hands-on opportunities.
The Junior League of Columbia focuses on assisting families in the Midlands through a wide variety of programs and experiences throughout the community.
Through hands-on training and formal learning opportunities, we give our members the skills needed to make an even greater impact on the Midlands.
The Junior League of Columbia is supported through individual contributions, corporate sponsorships, and in-kind donations. Learn more about how you can be a supporter of the Junior League of Columbia and our work to develop women leaders through services and projects that benefit the greater Midlands.
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