The Junior League of Columbia is thankful for all our sponsors and volunteers, and we love highlighting them when we can. We want to give a special thank you to PRISMA for providing not only a $10,000 sponsorship but for also partnering with us for an ongoing Education and Development series that included lunch and learns and an in-person workshop… Read More

On Saturday, April 15th, JLC Members hosted the ABCs of Healthy Children event at the Walmart on Forest Drive.  This is our annual, and sometimes bi-annual, shopping event for selected Richland One schools which also offers an opportunity to receive a free dental screening. Our members assisted 137 children and families while shopping and served… Read More

The JLC is full of women who are building better communities. We love to highlight the SHEroes who have been nominated for their contributions. Sustainer, Deans Fawcett, alongside her husband Peter, was recently recognized by the AFP Central Carolina Chapter for Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year. The Fawcett family is proud to have been a… Read More

The Junior League’s Education & Development Committee teamed up with Jamie Scott Fitness to provide our members the opportunity to listen to experts in cardiology, nutrition, and fitness. This symposium focused on overall heart health. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of being an employee, mom, wife, daughter, friend, etc., and we forget… Read More

On Saturday, February 18, the Junior League’s Women of Color Affinity Group members got together and volunteered at a local Black-woman-owned nonprofit, Power in Changing.  Fun fact, Power in Changing is the nonprofit of one of our League members, Ayanna White.  Power in Changing provides items to families experiencing financial hardships and diapers is just part of what is provided. Power… Read More

Aisha Jones and Kimberly Toogood, members of our Active Duty, Veterans, and Military Spouses Affinity Group, went to the USO (United Service Organizations) SC at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport to learn more about its new programs and tour the newly renovated center and lounge. Kimberly Toogood is not only a military spouse but also an Air Force veteran, and Aisha… Read More

It is always humbling to be among so many outstanding women in the JLC and our JLC sustaining member and Shero, Mega Kinnard Hardee, is one exceptional woman.  What is a “shero”?  According to Oxford Languages, it is “a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a heroine”. So, what… Read More

Emma, a Columbia attorney, and fellow Junior League sustaining member, has been named the executive director of the South Carolina Bar.  In her new role, she will oversee the day-to-day operations of the South Carolina Bar and implement policies adopted by the Board of Governors and House of Delegates.  Her work will also include working… Read More

Bianca has been named a Columbia 2023 ambassador!  Additionally, to serving as an ambassador, Bianca has been involved with the Junior League for 12 serves and currently serves as the JLC Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Chair, along with being the President and CEO of The Crawford Austin Agency, an instructor at Claflin University, and… 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