Author: Lauren Pace

Make Ants on a Log With JLP’s Kids in the Kitchen

Junior League of Phoenix helps to empower youth and families to adopt healthy habits and reverse the growth of childhood obesity in Maricopa County. JLP’S Kids in the Kitchen program involve many exciting hands-on components to get kids and families involved in learning how to be healthy. We pivoted this year to provide content online… Read More

Provisional Class Donates To Ryan House

In lieu of the annual Super Saturday 2 Bus Tour, the Provisional Class decided to purchase and donate Spring decorations to Ryan House. Kristin Horstman (Provisional) and Ashleigh Schufeldt (Provisional Advisor) visited Ryan House to drop off the donation. They were welcomed by Caydon, a Ryan House kiddo.

KITK Video Series

JLP’s Kids in the Kitchen program wants you to get active! We have put together a three part series of fun and easy exercises. Check out Part 1 below that focuses on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) exercises to get your heart rate up. Don’t forget to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water!  

Super Saturday II Recap

The Junior League Provisional and Transfer Members participated in Super Saturday 2 on Saturday, Nov. 14. Topics covered included the History of Junior League and JLP, JLP Org Chart/Committee Overviews/Leadership Opportunities, JLP Mission and Branding, JLP Trivia, and a Q&A Panel! Guest speakers included Stephanie Mitchell (Provisional Chair), Jennie Elser (President), Elizabeth Goldstein (EVP), Teresa… Read More

HealthFest Event Recap

Phoenix Food Day and Healthfest had its annual event on Oct. 10, 2020. It was a HUGE success thanks to all the donors throughout the valley, the Cartwright community, and JLP volunteers. We had 986 families participate, helping over 4,800 people! We gave away over 2000 goody bags, 250 food boxes, and 500 produce bags.… Read More

Harvest Compassion Center’s Backpack Event Was a Success!

Harvest Compassion Center’s back to school backpack event was a huge success! They were able to pass out backpacks and school supplies to 752 students. Thank you to all the Junior Leaguers who helped donate through HCC’s Amazon wish list. Consider donating through their Amazon Wish List (linked here) to help them keep their shelves… Read More

Civic Impact: Liz Scott

JLP Sustainer Liz Scott is serving as Corporate Walk Chair for this year’s Greater Phoenix Light The Night fundraising walk happening (virtually) on Saturday, Nov. 14. As a part of this effort, Liz will be competing in the Executive Challenge which is an 8 week fundraising competition with a goal of raising $300,000 to help… Read More

City of Phoenix & JLP Partner Together for Phoenix Food Day and HealthFest

In the time of COVID-19, Zoom meetings, working remotely and teaching our children common core math from home in our pajamas has become the “new normal.” Health and wellness – although at the forefront with COVID-19 in terms of washing our hands and wearing our masks (#maskuparizona) – can sometimes be challenging to maintain. Quarantine… Read More

Civic Impact: Marney Babbitt-Pearce

JLP Sustainer Marney Babbitt-Pierce was elected to the Clarkdale Town Council in August and will begin her term in November. Learn more about this here.