The Junior League of Chicago donates over 50,000 volunteer hours to community agencies and programs that support women and children. In addition, the JLC raises thousands of dollars each year to fund our community projects. For more than a century, the JLC has diligently worked to empower at-risk families—especially women and girls—through hands-on mentoring, advocacy and education. Our Community projects support our focus areas:

• Meeting Essential Needs
• Literacy
• Violence Prevention & Awareness

Partners

Throughout the year, we engage our partners with programming to increase our impact and strengthen our connection. Programming includes an annual partner summit as well as invitations to Junior League events.

Interested in partnering with us? Please tell us about your organization. A JLC member will reach out to you within 72 hours of your submission.

The Junior League is proud to partner with the following organizations through our community projects.

Community Partners Supported by Full-Year Volunteers and/or Programming

• Big Shoulders Chicago
• Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center
• Chicago Public Library
• Chicago Youth Programs (in development)
• Cradles to Crayons
• Cristo Rey
• Digs with Dignity
• Gilda’s Club
• Green City Market
• Lincoln Park Community Services
• Major Adams Community Center
• Night Ministry
• Nourishing Hope
• Palenque LSNA
• Pilsen Food Pantry
• Ravenswood Community Services
• Sarah’s Circle
• Second Presbyterian Church
• Share Our Spare
• The Michael’s Organization
• The Period Collective

Community Partners Supported on a Short-Term Basis

• Art on Sedgwick
• Bank of America Chicago Marathon
• Colleen Cares
• Gardeneers
• Glass Slipper
• Greater Chicago Food Depository
• IMD Guest House
• Kelly Hall YMCA
• Lincoln Park Zoo
• Misericordia
• Ronald McDonald House