Recognizing the critical role women play in building democratic societies is nothing new for The Junior League. We’ve been espousing this thinking and empowering women as civic leaders for more than a century, as Junior League of Dallas member and former First Lady Laura Bush well knows. Learn more about her and President George Bush’s… Read More

It took six years, but the tireless work of many, including the Junior League of St. Louis, led to the recent signing into law of Missouri House Bill 1583 regarding student safety and, more specifically, bullying. According to a policy brief from the National Education Association, bullying and cyberbullying behavior is on the rise across… Read More

It’s no secret that women are critical to the nation’s military branches, whether as serving members or as the wives who keep families together during long and often dangerous deployments of loved ones. Leaving the military to rejoin civilian life also has its own hurdles. That’s why a growing number of Junior Leagues have turned… Read More

Urban open spaces are vital community assets. They not only bring communities together, but accumulating evidence suggests that both the conservation of open space and the creation of city parks are investments that produce many benefits. Aside from providing opportunities for increased physical activity and social interaction, public parks and open spaces can lessen climate,… Read More