The Junior League of Phoenix, Inc. (JLP) is thrilled to announce that Kelly Larsen, 2022-24 Community Vice President, has been named the 2023 Rising Star Award recipient by the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). The Rising Star is given to a member who demonstrates significant promise that is consistent with Junior League’s mission, vision and values. The… Read More
Junior League of Phoenix has partnered with Seton Hall for a market research opportunity that will help us learn more about YOUR perception of JLP. This 5-minute survey is open through Thursday, 11/ 17. Would you help us out by clicking the link below and letting us know your thoughts about JLP? All respondents will… Read More
Did you know? Junior League of Phoenix is actively seeking applications for new community partnerships! Each community partnership will work with a corresponding JLP committee beginning in our 2023/2024 administrative year to assist in our new focus area of Empowering Women and Girls to be academically and financially successful. We want to work with community… Read More
JLP Sponsorship opportunities are available! Being a Junior League volunteer is special. It means invaluable learning opportunities, ranging from leadership and organizational development training to community program enhancements and nonprofit fundraising skills. Through a unique curriculum and hands-on opportunities, members learn how to not only manage and train volunteers, but also how to collaborate with… Read More
Thanks in part to a generous grant from the JLP Foundation, JLP will be offering its members more than 20 hours of training this year that are designed to develop our members’ potential in the League, at work, at home, and in our community. The Training Team will do this by targeting each program to… Read More
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
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.
JLP Member Jessi Wright was recently nominated for an ATHENA Award. The ATHENA Award, an internationally prized honor, recognizes women who demonstrate excellence in professional leadership, community service, and mentorship of future leaders. Each year, the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s ATHENA Awards highlight three women at the top of their field, who demonstrate inspiring leadership within… Read More
JLP Member Crystal Huggins is also the owner of the much-beloved “The Modern Betty,” a bakery based out of Gilbert. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Crystal and her husband pivoted right away. Not only did they move their cookie business online, but they began 3D printing masks for healthcare workers. The masks were… Read More
JLP members continue to have ripple effects in our community. Sustaining Member Sheri Lemmond was recently appointed to the Scottsdale Leadership 2020-2021 Board of Directors. Learn more about it here.