We’re Hiring: Chief Operating Officer

Reports To: President, Junior League of Jackson Supervises: Controller; Administrative Assistant; all other staff Committees/Councils: Operations Council, Community Council, Fund Development Council, TOD Council, Operations Advisory, and other committees and councils as appointed by the Board of Directors (BOD). Serves as ex-officio. Submit Your Resume to: Kaitlyn Vassar, President, at president@jljackson.org and Amanda Green, President-Elect,… Read More

Junior League of Jackson Awarded Keith Tonkel Award

The Junior League of Jackson (JLJ) was awarded the Keith Tonkel Award from Operation Shoestring in recognition of our shared commitment and resolve to confront systemic inequities within our community. Additionally, two JLJ sustainers received awards for their continued commitment to Operation Shoestring, Dr. Tonyatta Hairston and Tosha Taylor, with iLead Mississippi.

Community Farmers Market: Where Hope Grows Happening April 15

Saturday, April 15, 2023 - Saturday, April 15, 2023

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi Free (1450 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS)

The Junior League of Jackson’s 2022-2023 Provisions Members are excited to present the second annual Community Farmers Market: Where Hope Grows. This free event will be held Saturday, April 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi Free (1450 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS). The project focuses… Read More

Touch a Truck 2023

Friday, March 31, 2023 - Saturday, April 1, 2023

Touch a Truck is coming to Trustmark Park! General admission opens at 10 AM on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Visit the Touch a Truck website for more information and to purchase special events or general admission tickets.

Purchase tickets or learn more from the official Touch a Truck website!

JLJ Awards more than $100,000 in Grants to Jackson Public Schools

The Junior League of Jackson will award 22 grants in partnership with the Community Foundation of Mississippi’s Education Foundation Trust Fund for $104,743.71 to 13 Jackson Public Schools on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. The check presentation will take place at Spann Elementary School.   “We are grateful for this partnership with Jackson Public Schools and the Community Foundation for Mississippi,” said Bethany Smith,… Read More

JLJ Donates Half a Million Dollars to Children’s of Mississippi Hospital

Half a million dollars was donated today to the Children’s of Mississippi Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. The $500,000 donation will be used to help renovate and expand the facility. The Junior League of Jackson has been a long-time partner of Children’s Hospital and made the donation this afternoon. The project will more than… Read More