#flashbackfriday – the first Provisionals

The first class of Provisionals (when still the Welfare League of Phoenix) consisted of seven members! The training Committee began their training with a class on parliamentary procedures and the recommended reading (as suggested by AJLA, now AJLI) was “How a Social Worker Views Her Community” by the Russell Sage Foundation. The League sponsored a… Read More

Soul Stroll for Healthy Living this Saturday!

Come join one of our Community Partners, Fresh Express, at the Soul Stroll for Healthy Living this Saturday, March 26! This free family affair will last from 8 am – 1 pm at Kiwanis Park in Tempe. Soul Stroll is designed to increase awareness about the importance of good nutrition and physical activities. Events will… Read More

#flashbackfriday – the first JLP focus area

  The first members of the Junior League of Phoenix looked at the community needs and thought that they might undertake the management of a salvage shop located at 16 W. Roosevelt with the idea that it would be a “preventatorium”- a tubercular center focusing on children. AJLA advised against this idea stating that it… Read More

Cinderella Affair In the News

The Scottsdale Independent recently featured one of Junior League of Phoenix‘s very favorite Community Impact partnerships, The Cinderella Affair by the East Valley Women’s League.  The Cinderella Affair provides high school junior and seniors new and gently-used formal wear absolutely FREE, helping make prom an affordable and memorable event! For the full article, click here.… Read More

Fresh Express In the News

AZ Central recently featured the Junior League of Phoenix‘s very own Community Impact project, Fresh Express by Discovery Triangle, highlighting the importance of bringing fresh produce to the food deserts of Phoenix and surrounding areas. Although Fresh Express is not solving the problem completely, it’s a step in the right direction of building a healthy… Read More

JLP Surpasses Annual Community Impact Goal

Congratulations to the 272 Junior League of Phoenix volunteers for surpassing our annual community impact goal of 1800 hours … and it’s only February! From August through January, JLP provisionals, actives and sustainers have completed 1824 hours of service and there is no sign of our volunteers slowing down! Way to go, JLP!

JLPF BOARD SEEKING CANDIDATES for 2016-2017

The JLP Foundation Board of Directors is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join us as members of the Board to steward our mission. Ideally, Board candidates will have a desire to become involved in non-profit management, finance, grant funding, marketing and/or advocacy. What is essential is a desire to act as a fundraising… Read More

Tis the Season to Serve: JLP Community Impact

JLP finished 2015 strong, completing 18 shifts with Dress for Success, Chrysalis, Ryan House, Hope and a Future, Girl Scouts, UMOM, St. Mary’s and the Children’s Museum!  From August through December, JLP provisional’s, actives and sustainers have completed 1496 hours of service! We are well on our way as a League to surpassing our annual… Read More

Passport to Health with Kids in the Kitchen

Junior League of Phoenix Kids in the Kitchen (KITK) was able to reach and impact 430 kids this year at Touch-A-Truck! When families arrived to the event in November children were given a Passport game card. The Passports took kids and families through various stations for activities geared toward healthy lifestyles. A stamp was given at each of… Read More