JLW Announces 2020-2021 Grant Recipients

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 31, 2021) – The Junior League of Washington (JLW) is pleased to announce the selection of six recipients for the Targeted Grant and Targeted Grant for Community Partner grant Awards that totaled $58,000. 

JLW Blog: Virtual JLW, Creative Responses Lead to Lasting Impact

By: Meredith Tierney Shields In a virtual year, the Junior League of Washington’s many committees from community to in-league to fundraising have adjusted rapidly in order to keep the League’s mission alive and provide support to our community at a critical moment of need. Though there have been challenges, there have also been some unexpected… Read More

Kids in the Kitchen Part 2: “Cool in the Kitchen?”

Welcome to the second installment of JLW’s virtual Kids in the Kitchen event! This week’s information centers on how kids can learn the basics of kitchen safety, knife skills, how to properly prepare produce, and food safety rules.

JLW Kicks Off 2021’s Kids in the Kitchen

Each year, the Junior League of Washington hosts a spring Kids in the Kitchen event for the Washington, DC community that showcases ways kids can eat smart and make healthy choices. Due to the pandemic, our event looks a little different this year. While we are saddened we can’t be with you in person, we… Read More

JLW Stands with the AAPI Community

The Junior League of Washington has released the following statement on this week’s vicious attacks against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We join the Association of Junior Leagues International in condemning these actions.

JLW Welcomes New Transfer Members – Virtually!

By: Bailey Oedewaldt As with many events this year, orientation for members transferring into the Junior League of Washington (JLW) went virtual. While the in-person community can be difficult to replicate online, the Transfer Committee went above and beyond to ensure members transferring into the League had an engaging session, with polls and chat features… Read More