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On behalf of The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. I welcome you to our website! I am honored serve as the 2008-09 President of an organization that is committed to women’s leadership, voluntarism and improving the community. Founded in 1916, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization of nearly 4,000 women that today remains dedicated to empowering our members to serve as catalysts for positive change throughout Atlanta, working collaboratively with more than 90 non-profit organizations. As part of the Association of Junior Leagues International, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.
For over ninety years, we have been fulfilling our mission to promote volunteerism, develop the potential of women, and improve the community through the effective action of trained volunteers. Each year our members contribute their time, talent and energy to support the JLA’s three focus areas: women and children’s health, women and children at-risk and education. Either by raising money to support JLA efforts, or working directly with community organizations, active members will collectively give more than 120,000 volunteer hours to directly impact the lives of women and children in Metropolitan Atlanta. In addition, our sustaining members continue to serve the JLA and the community through their leadership and participation in a variety of ways throughout Metropolitan Atlanta. The tireless commitment of the entire membership enables the League to address a variety of basic critical and emerging community needs through projects, grants, conversations and collaborations.
Visible results of our efforts include the Atlanta Speech School, the Atlanta Children’s Shelter, the Anti-Prejudice Consortium, Trees Atlanta, and many more. Just as important, but not as evident are the lives of the countless families, women and children we have touched.
Our organization of diverse women relies not only on the volunteer hours of our members, but from the individual and corporate donations of those throughout Atlanta. We support our mission by raising funds through several businesses and events: Nearly New (our thrift shop named “2007 Best in Atlanta” by Atlanta Magazine), our cookbooks “Cooknotes” & “True Grits”, the 12th annual Tour of Kitchens, Charity Ball, Holiday Events and our 10K "ShamRock 'N Roll" Road Race. These vital pieces allow us to strengthen our ability to improve the community with trained volunteers.
Please explore our website to learn more about the Junior League of Atlanta, our numerous programs and community involvement. If you are interested in additional details not available online, we’ll be glad to help you find the information or answers to your questions. You may contact us at 678-916-3100 or via email at info@jlatlanta.org.
Thank you for your interest in the Junior League of Atlanta!
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Heather Ewing
2008-2009 President
The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.
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