100 Years of the Junior League of Columbia: Centennial Gala

The Carolina sun was bright, and hues of orangey reds reflected off of the Dale Chihuly chandelier –a night to remember! On April 13th, the Junior League of Columbia (JLC) held the Centennial Gala at the Columbia Museum of Art to celebrate the last 100 years of the League and how it has impacted the… Read More

Education and Development: Mental Health Awareness

Did you know? … The Junior League of Columbia has an Education and Development Committee.  The Education and Development Committee aims to offer Members a variety of educational training opportunities throughout the year to promote its mission of overall growth and learning among each other.  Each Education and Development event can occur in a variety… Read More

Proudly Announcing A Strategic Shift in Focus Area

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The Junior League of Columbia (JLC) proudly announces a strategic shift in focus area, now directing its efforts toward promoting healthy relationships for women and children. As the organization celebrates its centennial year, it looks ahead to the next century with a renewed dedication to addressing crucial community needs. This shift in focus underscores the… Read More

Lasting Impact

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At the January 2024 General Membership Meeting (GMM), two Junior League of Columbia, Inc. members came up and shared their stories. What makes this story so special is the intertwined lives these two ladies share and the impact one may have without even realizing it. Misty Burton, who served as the Junior League of Columbia’s… Read More

New Member Mad Platter Social

The painting was fun and all of the artists were “mad” with creativity! On Friday, November 17, 2023, the Junior League of Columbia hosted a New Member Social at the Mad Platter ceramics paint studio on Millwood Avenue. With a relaxed atmosphere and great studio space, all fourteen New Members in attendance had the chance… Read More

Find the Good Day: Total Raised

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  On September 14, 2023, the Junior League of Columbia participated in the first annual Find the Good Day, a campaign established by the Associations of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). The campaign focuses on kindness, respect, and understanding the importance of “finding the good” in every single day. Partnering with Kendra Scott in Columbia, the… Read More

Illiteracy: A Community Issue

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The Public Affairs Committee partnered with the Nickelodeon Theatre to hold a community event highlighting a nationwide issue of illiteracy. This issue has not bypassed the children in our community. According to WACH Fox 57, across the State, around 25 percent of students scored below average on the South Carolina Ready read and writing exam.… Read More

International Find the Good Day

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Join us as we celebrate our inaugural “Find the Good Day” today, September 14, 2023! International Find the Good Day is an initiative created and spear-headed by the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. Specifically, this initiative pushes all to make a conscious effort in acknowledging “the good” in everyday life; within oneself, within an… Read More

’23-’24 Chair and Vice Chair Training: Creating Space for Growth and Change

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The mood was cheery, exciting, and the air smelled of floral; such adjectives can be used to set the scene for July 30, 2023. On this day, Junior League Committee Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Liaisons attended the first post-Pandemic Chair and Vice Chair Training that was orchestrated by the Education and Development Committee. After a… Read More