The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, to developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
March Money Madness is a signature fundraising event hosted by the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC).
Thank you for your interest in joining The Junior League of Charlotte (JLC)! Annually, the JLC develops Provisionals to become effective volunteers and leaders
The Annual Fund allows members and non-members to support the JLC with charitable contributions throughout the year.
The Little Black Dress Initiative (#LBDI) kicked off this week and will run through Friday, April 7. In our community, 1 out of 5 children lives in poverty. Our goal is to raise $50,000 during the week. One dress + Five Days = Community Impact. Participants be on the lookout for special raffle items throughout… Read More
The March Virtual Membership Meeting is up! Click here to view – And don’t forget to take the survey to get credit –
Recruitment season is upon us! Save the date and tell your friends and colleagues we will be hosting three open houses for prospective members tonight (April 5) at 6 pm and also April 8 at 9 am, and April 13 at 6pm. Check the JLC calendar and watch for changes to the ‘Become A Member’… Read More
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The Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) is a week-long, social media driven fundraising campaign that uses the iconic LBD to raise awareness about poverty and its effects on women in society. Participants wear one LBD for five consecutive days and are encouraged to harness the power of their social media platforms to drive online donations, which are collected through a charitable fundraising site. The funds raised make possible the work and mission of the Junior League: promoting voluntary service, developing the potential of women and improving the community.
The LBDI was pioneered by the Junior League of London who, during London Fashion week, wore the same black dress to work, partiies, dinners and events to raise funds and increase awareness of poverty in the city. The campaign was such a sucess, the group called on Junior League chapters across the world to host their own LBDIs throughout the year.
Last year in our inagural LBDI campaign, The Junior League of Charlotte had over 100 participants who raised over $50,000. We are looking forward to doubling that in our third annual campaign next year.
The 2015-2016 Advocacy Issue is Access to Healthy Food in the Charlotte community. The Advocacy Team consisting of the Advocacy and Public Awareness Committee, State Public Affairs Committee and Public Policy Institute will work together to educate Junior League of Charlotte members and community stakeholders on issues related to Access to Healthy Food and how each member of our community can make a difference.
Our programs, projects and advocacy will be focused on the physical, dental and mental health needs of children aged 0-17 years and their families in the Charlotte community.
The League experience cultivates women into thoughtful and seasoned leaders and teaches them how to take on the toughest problems of the day and work collaboratively with all involved to arrive at pragmatic and sustainable solutions that have enhanced the quality of life in our culture.
Each member’s training starts with her Provisional course, and continues within her placement programs during her active years. In addition to the experiential training our members receive through various placements and projects, the JLC features an Education, Training and Advocacy Council that provides a variety of learning and enrichment opportunities for our members, serving the very heart of our mission.
