Junior League Of Richmond Virginia

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN COMMITTED TO PROMOTING VOLUNTARISM, DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN, AND IMPROVING COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. THE LEAGUE REACHES OUT TO WOMEN OF ALL RACES, RELIGIONS AND NATIONAL ORIGIN WHO DEMONSTRATE AN INTEREST IN, AND COMMITMENT TO, VOLUNTARISM.

CLOTHES RACK - A CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS RESALE SHOP OPERATION MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH DONATIONS OF CLOTHES AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS. THE CLOTHES RACK ALSO PROVIDES RETAIL TRAINING TO OUR VOLUNTEERS AND THE COMMUNITY. THE CLOTHES RACK SERVES MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH MULTIPLE NON-PROFIT PARTNERS AND BY PROVIDING CLOTHING FOR FREE OR AT A REDUCED COST.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF RICHMOND IS THE ONLY NON- PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA LINKING TRAINING WITH HANDS-ON VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES TO PROVIDE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR OUR MEMBERS. OUR TRAINING AND ENGAGEMENT, DELIVERED IN A SUPPORTIVE AND RISK FREE ENVIRONMENT, SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY. THE RESULTS OF THIS TRAINING HAVE CREATED VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT EMPOWER UNDER-RESOURCED WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR MEMBERS. CAREER JUMPSTART: THIS PROGRAM PRESENTS A PROGRAM ONCE A MONTH TO YOUNG WOMEN (TARGET AGE 16 -25) FROM LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT RESUME WRITING, CAREER EXPLORATION, NETWORKING, AND DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT. POPULATION(S) SERVED: YOUNG ADULTS COOKING WITH JLR: THIS PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH SHALOM FARMS AND THE YWCA TO CONNECT WOMEN SERVED BY THE YWCA WITH LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE, FOOD BOXES WITH NUTRITIOUS INGREDIENTS, RECIPES, AND ESSENTIAL KITCHEN TOOLS AND SUPPLIES. POPULATION(S) SERVED: SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HUMAN AND SEX TRAFFICKING DONE IN A DAY: THIS PROGRAM CONNECTS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PLAN SINGLE DAY AND ONGOING SHORT PROJECTS, IN ORDER TO OFFER SERVICE AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THE GREATER RICHMOND AREA. COMMITTEES MAY ALSO HAVE ONE-TO-TWO SUBCOMMITTEES THAT WORK DIRECTLY WITH SPECIFIC COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON LONG-TERM AND/OR MONTHLY PROGRAMS, SUCH AS KIDS IN THE KITCHEN. POPULATION(S) SERVED: ALL WOMEN READING CARNIVAL: THIS PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH PETER PAUL DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RICHMOND AND HENRICO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY CENTERS TO HOST SEVERAL READING CARNIVALS FOR FAMILIES. THE PURPOSE OF THE CARNIVALS IS TO INCREASE LITERACY PROFICIENCY FOR CAREGIVERS, ENCOURAGE FAMILY CONNECTEDNESS THROUGH SHARED READING, PROVIDE TOPICAL INFORMATION AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND PROVIDE A BOOK FOR EACH FAMILY SERVED. EACH READING CARNIVAL WILL FEATURE VARIOUS ACTIVITY STATIONS, CENTERED AROUND BOOKS AND READING, AND ARE HELD AT COMMUNITY CENTERS IN AT-RISK AREAS. POPULATION(S) SERVED: UNDER-RESOURCES, WOMEN-LED FAMILIES WOMEN RISE: THIS COMMITTEE WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH REAL LIFE TO CONNECT WITH WOMEN IN THE GREATER RICHMOND COMMUNITY WHO NEED FEMALE COMRADERY, EDUCATION AROUND INFANT AND CHILD CARE, AND A SUPPORT NETWORK AS THEY NAVIGATE THE TRANSITION FROM INCARCERATION, ADDICTION ISSUES, HOUSING INSECURITY, AND/OR POVERTY. THIS PROGRAM WILL HELP TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED WOMEN AND PROVIDE RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND CONVERSATION AROUND TOPICS THAT ARE MOST APPLICABLE. POPULATION(S) SERVED: AT-RISK WOMEN

DESCRIPTION: PROMOTING VOLUNTARISM - ACTIVITIES THAT FUTHER AND PROMOTE THE BENEFITS OF VOLUNATARY COMMUNITY SERVICES