Thanks to the Junior League of Jackson’s Mini Grant program in partnership with the Community Foundation of Mississippi’s Education Foundation Trust Fund, second graders at Spann Elementary School learned new exercise moves in a mid-day classroom workout. This specific grant, For the Health of It, is designed to develop children’s fundamental motor skills, movement concepts,… Read More
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
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.
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
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
Good financial stewardship has added up to the Junior League of Jackson fulfilling its $1 million commitment to the Campaign for Children’s of Mississippi nearly two years ahead of schedule. Read more about the pledge here.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Mistletoe Marketplace is in full swing with long lines waiting to shop for holiday gifts at the Trade Mart. But behind all the glitz and unique items for sale are women who also are hard at work year round to better the lives for people in the community. JPS Partners in… Read More
An evening of gowns, tuxedos, music and dancing kicked off the holiday season in the Jackson area, but “All That Glitters” gives back to the community. The Junior League’s Mistletoe Marketplace raises more than $1 million dollars each year for projects in the Capital City. “We look at Mistletoe as the kickoff of the holiday… Read More
An evening of gowns, tuxedos, music and dancing kicked off the holiday season in the Jackson area, but “All That Glitters” gives back to the community. The Junior League’s Mistletoe Marketplace raises more than $1 million dollars each year for projects in the Capital City. Click here to read more.
The Junior League of Jackson and the Community Foundation made a surprise visit to Power Academic and Performing Arts Complex (Power APAC Elementary) to announce the winners of this year’s Education Foundation Trust Mini-Grants. Power APAC teachers were awarded four grants, totaling $22,667.07. These grants, in addition to several others from JPS teachers, were selected… Read More
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