HealthFest is one week away!

WHAT: Hosted by the Junior League of Phoenix (JLP), HealthFest is a family-friendly event that features health and wellness vendors, activities, bounce houses, cooking and fitness demonstrations and FREE health screenings. –          Free pediatric dental screening and fluoride varnish for children 0-17 –          Free BMI, Glucose, Cholesterol Testing –          Free Parenting Workshops –          Bounce Houses… Read More

Jeannette Maré, founder of Ben’s Bells, to speak at January GMM

Jeannette Maré, Ben’s Bells Founder and Executive Director, will lead “A Conversation on Kindness”, an in-depth discussion of the challenges and opportunities we encounter in every interaction as we strive to create a kinder community, at the Junior League of Phoenix January General Membership Meeting. During this presentation, Jeannette will reflect on her own personal… Read More

Joy Burkhard. Volunteer.

 It is not unusual in The Junior League for a member to really dig into an assignment and become an expert as well as a catalyst for change in that area of focus. Consider Joy Burkhard. Joy is co-founder and Executive Director of 2020 Mom, a national nonprofit dedicated to closing gaps in maternal mental health… Read More

FROM A SMALL SEED, A MIGHTY LEADER CAN GROW

CLO Fireside Chat featuring Courtney Klein Lists, grit and crickets. The recipe for success? On November 1, 2016, the Junior League of Phoenix (JLP) Community Leadership and Outreach (CLO) Committee hosted a small-group speaker meeting featuring co-founder and CEO of SEED SPOT, Courtney Klein. SEED SPOT is an organization committed to improving the odds of success for… Read More

Don’t forget the JLP Foundation in your year-end giving!

 Season’s greetings to you and yours from the Junior League of Phoenix Foundation! Make a list and check it twice! Have you given your tax deductible year-end gift to the Foundation yet? If not, there is still time! We hope you will consider making us a part of your year-end giving today so we can continue… Read More

So much fun at 2016 Holly Trolley!

Thanks to all who joined us for the second annual Junior League of Phoenix Foundation Holly Trolley Christmas light tour! Because of you we: Sold out 2 buses Spread the Junior League of Phoenix message Raised funds and friends for the Foundation Had a night full of magic and joy The Foundation would like to thank all who… Read More

Quick! What’s the #1 health issue for American kids?

The answer, of course, is tooth decay, according to Oral Health America (OHA), a nonprofit advocacy organization focused on preventing oral disease and promoting oral health for Americans of all ages. Surprised by that answer? Don’t be. More than a quarter of American children age 18 and under are at higher risk for tooth decay, according… Read More

Thank you for your JLPF support on Giving Tuesday!

Thank you to all the donors who shared why the love the JLP/JLPF. Donor Bari Turner hit a soft spot when she said, “Junior League of Phoenix is the finest organization with whom I have ever dealt. Local programming in areas of important secular sociological concerns are addressed through monetary and women-power programs. You women… Read More

Save the Date for JLP’s Inaugural HealthFest!

    Join us Saturday, January 21, for the Junior League of Phoenix first ever HealthFest! This FREE, family-friendly festival is focused on all things health and wellness. We will have vendors, fun activities, fitness demonstrations and much more. When: Saturday, January 21  I  10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Daley Park I 1625 S.… Read More

KITK Edible Autos Recipe

Kids in the Kitchen had a great time at Touch a Truck!  In addition to our Road Map adventure, the committee handed out recipes in theme with TAT!  Check out this healthy snack recipe! Healthy Snack: Edible Autos Servings: 2   Ingredients: 1 Red Apple 1 Green Apple 12 Purple Grapes 12 Green Grapes  … Read More