History is made in a lot of different ways, and often by people whose names we will never know. This is a story about one Canadian woman—now almost 93—who participated in the making of history during the dark days of World War II as well as what is being done now, some 70 years later,… Read More
When I reflect on my Junior League leadership experiences since joining in 2004, three words come to mind: Passion, Purpose and Vision. It has truly been a pleasure to serve as a leader to many of the committees, projects, councils (now teams) and serve on the board in two leagues. One experience stands out the… Read More
The Junior League of Phoenix depends on the advice and expertise of professionals in the Phoenix area to assist with fundraising, marketing and public relations, community relationships, training, legal and governmental relations. With this need in mind, the Community Ambassador program was developed. The 2015-2017 class of Community Ambassadors exemplifies leadership and expertise throughout the Valley. The… Read More
When Mary Harriman graduated from Barnard College in 1905 her work with the New York Junior League continued, and in 1909 she founded a sanitarium for Brooklyn’s “consumptives,” an early term for tuberculosis, which often afflicted the poor living in tenement housing. But that same year brought the death of Mary’s father, E. H. Harriman,… Read More
The Junior League of Phoenix is a women’s leadership and philanthropic organization. While we are primarily recognized for far-reaching community impact and our past preservation work in Phoenix, we provide extensive leadership and development opportunities for our members. One program implemented this year is the JLP 360 Leadership Summit, which is a series of leadership… Read More
Congratulations to Junior League of Phoenix Active member Cathy Brown, on her ATHENA Award nomination! Cathy is the regional director of First Things First and “when families are strong, communities thrive” is her motto. Her passion to improve the health and welfare of women and children is a common theme throughout her professional career. From… Read More
The Junior League of Phoenix Sustainer of the Year award is presented annually to honor and recognize a Sustaining Member for outstanding achievement in the area of community service and contribution to the Junior League of Phoenix. We are proud to announce the 2015 – 2016 Sustainer of the Year – Melinda Gulick. She is most… Read More
The 2015 Junior League of Phoenix Valley Impact Award recognizes individuals for outstanding leadership and contributions to the community, as well as a passion for issues aligned with the Junior League’s mission. The award was presented at the Junior League’s Valley Impact Social on October 24 at the Camelback Inn. In a series of posts,… Read More
The 2015 Junior League of Phoenix Valley Impact Award recognizes individuals for outstanding leadership and contributions to the community, as well as a passion for issues aligned with the Junior League’s mission. The award was presented at the Junior League’s Valley Impact Social on October 24 at the Camelback Inn. In a series of posts,… Read More
The 2015 Junior League of Phoenix Valley Impact Award recognizes individuals for outstanding leadership and contributions to the community, as well as a passion for issues aligned with the Junior League’s mission. The award was presented at the Junior League’s Valley Impact Social on October 24 at the Camelback Inn. In a series of posts,… Read More