Midlands Gives 2023 was a huge success for the JLC. This is hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, Midlands Gives is a year-round platform and an annual 18-hour online giving event that brings the region together as one community, raising money and awareness for local nonprofits in 11 Midlands counties. As an organization, we had… Read More
Congratulations to Junior League Sustainer, Ann-Stanton C. Gore, who was recently recognized by Darla Moore School. She received the Distinguished Young Alumni award for her outstanding achievements in business, academia, government, or not-for-profits organization. Ann-Stanton is the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Primis. Moore School Distinguished Young Alumni Award recipient Ann-Stanton C. Gore… Read More
Friend of the League Award recognizes community organizations or individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the JLC and its stated purpose. Prisma Health and Rhodes Branding Kinsey Black Jones Memorial Award recognizes an outstanding recent Active member(s) (a first, second, or third-year Active) who has advanced the volunteer ideals of the JLC by epitomizing… Read More
For 100 years, the Junior League of Columbia, has been working to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training in the Midlands. It all started in 1924 with one visionary woman, Katharine Manning, who wanted to make a difference in her community. She recruited other women with the same passion and joined forces… Read More
Contributed by Lisa Cole The Junior League of Columbia (JLC) has pivoted a lot since its 1924 founding. From a small, elite social group to a collaborative, leadership-focused entity, the JLC has steadily adapted to the needs of the Midlands over time. But, perhaps its most impactful shift is its evolution from exclusion to inclusion.… Read More
As the League year comes to an end, we are in celebration mode for our dedicated volunteers! This is no different for our Junior Volunteers who had a busy League year. The Junior League of Columbia has 66 junior volunteers this year and ten of those are graduating seniors. The Junior League Junior Volunteers committee… Read More
We want to recognize a supporter and sponsor of the Junior League of Columbia: Franklin Jones, The Neighborhood Company at Keller Williams Palmetto! He is the husband of League Sustainer, Jennifer Jones. His commitment to the League has been longstanding for over 20 years, and he has also featured the JLC on his blog highlighting… Read More
The Junior League of Columbia is thankful for all our sponsors and volunteers, and we love highlighting them when we can. We want to give a special thank you to PRISMA for providing not only a $10,000 sponsorship but for also partnering with us for an ongoing Education and Development series that included lunch and learns and an in-person workshop… Read More
On Saturday, April 15th, JLC Members hosted the ABCs of Healthy Children event at the Walmart on Forest Drive. This is our annual, and sometimes bi-annual, shopping event for selected Richland One schools which also offers an opportunity to receive a free dental screening. Our members assisted 137 children and families while shopping and served… Read More
The JLC is full of women who are building better communities. We love to highlight the SHEroes who have been nominated for their contributions. Sustainer, Deans Fawcett, alongside her husband Peter, was recently recognized by the AFP Central Carolina Chapter for Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year. The Fawcett family is proud to have been a… Read More
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