In September, the Junior League of Columbia (JLC) teamed up with the 9/11 Remembrance Foundation of South Carolina to help support the Tunnel to Towers 5k. We were able to assist with packet pick-up and t-shirt distribution, manning water points and sign maintenance on the course during the race, and help with the afterparty provided… Read More
The Junior League of Columbia hosted the ABCs for Healthy Children event on October 15, 2022. The goal of the ABCs for Healthy Children program is to provide children with basic needs by hosting a personal shopping event with league volunteers. Children were invited to shop for an Apple (or another healthy snack), Books, Clothing, and a pair of Shoes… Read More
The Junior League is made up of all different types of women from all backgrounds and occupations. In fact, we have one of our very own new members who runs a bakery that will compete in Season 6 of the Christmas Cookie Challenge on Food Network! Her episode is on November 6 at 8 p.m.… Read More
The Junior League of Columbia (JLC) awarded a total of $50,000 to Greater Midlands non-profits that proposed transformational projects and initiatives addressing poverty and basic needs of children and families in the Midlands. This year’s Community Impact Grant Recipients are: Central SC Habitat for Humanity received $30,000 Junior Achievement received $10,000 Communities in Schools received… Read More
As its Centennial anniversary approaches, The Junior League of Columbia has updated its mission statement. The updated mission reads: “The Junior League of Columbia is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.” The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI) strove… Read More
The Salvation Army’s Food Pantry is extremely low and they are not able to provide much needed food support to needy families. Below is a list of items they are in need of: Can of beans (green, black, pinto, baked, and peas) Cans of corn/mixed vegetables Soups (all kinds but especially beef stew or chicken… Read More
Request for Proposal Media Buy Services June 15, 2022 The purpose of the media campaign (digital and traditional) is to raise awareness of the Junior League of Columbia and to promote fundraisers and programs related to the JLC. In particular, the campaign will focus on: Holiday Market Holiday Market is the League’s largest fundraiser, held… Read More
The purpose of the JLC Community Impact Grant Program is to assist like-minded community partners in their efforts to improve lives in the greater Midlands area. The 2022-2023 JLC Community Impact Grant Request for Proposals is open and the deadline for Round 1 documents is 8pm on April 29, 2022. Key 2022 dates: March 18 –… Read More
Six Junior League of Columbia members are among the 2021 class of Leadership Columbia graduates. Jennifer Berryman, Megan Huebner, Rachel Price, Catherine Ramirez, Brittani Richards, and Arteya Robinson completed the 10-month program and were awarded certificates during a graduation ceremony at Hunter Gatherer Brewery on June 8th. According to the Columbia Chamber… Read More
During the Junior League of Columbia’s Annual Meeting, the League announced the 2021-2022 Community Impact Grant recipients. The Community Impact Grant initiative is designed to assist like-minded community partners in their efforts to improve lives in the greater Midlands area. 2021-2022 Recipients James M. Hinton Foundation- $10,000 The James M. Hinton Foundation serves youth in… Read More