Milestone Luncheon

  This year the Junior League of Columbia is focused on celebrating the last 100 years through many events such as the release of a cookbook, decorative keepsakes, and a Centennial Gala Celebration on April 13th. On March 6th, the Junior League of Columbia held the Milestone Luncheon at Central Energy which aimed to highlight… 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

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

Midlands Gives 2023

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

Ann-Stanton C. Gore recognized as a Darla Moore School Distinguished Young Alumni

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

End of the Year Awards

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

A Message From Our League President, Emily Bedenbaugh

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

From Exclusion to Inclusion: Not My Grandma’s Junior League

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

End of the Year Celebration for the Junior Volunteers

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