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
The Junior League of Jackson has announced the 2019-2020 Board of Directors for the organization. Click here to read more.
Boys and girls took the driver’s seat Saturday at the Junior League of Jackson’s 6th Annual Touch A Truck® Jackson. See the highlights!
JLJ volunteers recently assisted Operation Shoestring in preparing Thanksgiving dinner boxes for Jackson families. In all, volunteers were able to feed 190 adults and 375 children in the area! Such an awesome way to make connections between community partners and to support those families who need a helping hand this holiday season.
