About Our Community Projects

The Junior League of Chicago donates over 125,000 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 three pillars:

Partners

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

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. Thank you.