Our Early Academic Development Committee collaborates with Midlands agencies to provide events and activities around early education and development. The overall mission is to establish a sense of community and support for children and their families to increase early learning and intervention. This past fall, the Early Academic Development committee packed and distributed 200 “ride… Read More
New Member Socials By: Sarah Kate Chambley, New Member Communication Liaison At least once a month, our New Member group leaders host social events for the New Members as a way to help foster new connections within the League. We love pairing up with small-businesses within our community. Bottles & Bubby Social New Members celebrated Galentine’s… Read More
Are you interested in joining The Junior League of Columbia (JLC) but unsure of what life as a New Member looks like? By: Sarah Kate Chambley, New Member Communication Liaison New Member Projects The Girl Scouts of South Carolina- Mountains to Midlands (GSSCMM) host troops from around the state for weekend events throughout the year.… Read More
Done in a Day (DIAD) has been incredibly busy this fall, supporting countless organizations and meeting the needs of various populations in the Midlands and surrounding areas. We kicked off the year by helping Harmony Christian School renovate a kitchen to make it accessible to students with special needs, providing them with essential life skills for independence.… Read More
The Done in a Day Committee of the Junior League of Columbia is dedicated to making a positive impact in the community by providing quick, meaningful support to local organizations in need. Through a combination of volunteer efforts and funding, this committee helps bring resources and assistance to a wide range of causes. One of… Read More
The Healthy Relationships for Children (HRC) Committee sponsored the Palmetto Place Annual Friendsgiving, which brought together former residents (aftercare clients), rapid re-housing clients, and resource navigation clients for an evening full of food, fun, and gratitude! More than 20 JLC members provided a dish for the Friendsgiving feast! HRC provided a gift basket for each… Read More
In September 2024, we celebrated our second annual Find the Good Day. This international day was created by our parent organization AJLI, Association of Junior Leagues International, in 2023 as a way for the Junior Leagues across the country to come together and highlight the good in yourself, your community, and the world around you.… Read More
Last Thursday, members from Junior Leagues across South Carolina gathered at the State House to honor “Find the Good Day.” The event featured a proclamation highlighting Junior Leagues’ collective work among the Leagues in Columbia, Charleston, Grand Stand, Greenville, and Spartanburg. Find the Good Day presented an opportunity for individuals, families, and organizations to unite… Read More
The Junior League of Columbia (JLC) is pleased to introduce the members of its 2024-2025 Board of Directors and Executive Management Team. These volunteers will guide the organization into its second century of leadership in the Midlands. “The Junior League of Columbia is a diverse and dynamic group of women who volunteer their time and… Read More
Now entering a second century of volunteerism, the Junior League of Columbia (JLC) has been reflecting on its rich history of service in the Midlands. After many community conversations and much thoughtful research, the organization is excited to announce a shift in focus area. Beginning with the 2024-2025 league year, JLC will concentrate on promoting healthy relationships… Read More