As past president of the Junior League of Columbia from 1975-1987, Beebe James loved making connections between League members during her years as an active member. When asked what her favorite part of being an active member was, she said, “EVERYTHING!” Beebe enjoyed the impact she made during the three-year progression from vice president to… Read More
When you join the Junior League you not only get the opportunity to make a difference in your community. You also get the opportunity to meet a special group of women. And within that special group of women you can find a tribe with our affinity groups. You want to know more about the affinity… Read More
Junior League of Columbia volunteers got into the holiday spirit by volunteering with the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program in early December. Generous angel donors across South Carolina donated new toys, clothes, and other goodies, which ended up at the State Fairgrounds to be sorted and organized. As part of the Done in a Day Committee,… Read More
Krista has been named the Executive Director of the South Carolina Retail Association. She “will represent the retail industry of South Carolina before the legislature and regulatory agencies. She will be the source of information and insight to decision makers in Columbia and beyond for the industry that employs more than any other industry in… Read More
Are you interested in joining The Junior League of Columbia (JLC) but unsure of what a member project looks like? Below is a summary of the fun our new members are having and the impact they are making. Overview of the new member project Each month the Girl Scouts of South Carolina- Mountains to Midlands… Read More
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