ABOUT JLR

The Junior League of Rochester is part of a larger organization known as the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). We currently have 88 active members, 227 sustaining members, 29 emeritus, and new members are welcomed every year. Our activities are supported exclusively by membership dues and fundraising events. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. We train, volunteer, lead, teach, network, raise funds, make new friends, learn, and most importantly make an impact in our own community. 

Happy 75th birthday to Junior League of Rochester! Over the past 75 years we have:

  • Returned more than $1.5 million and 2 million volunteer hours to over 200 agencies in Rochester and surrounding communities 

  • Helped originate the following agencies:
    -  Rochester Toy Library
    -  YWCA Women's Resource Center
    -  YWCA Working Wardrobe
    -  American Red Cross Bloodmobile
    -  Discovery Room at the George Eastman House
    -  CAP Book (Children Awaiting Parents)
    -  CASA  (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
    -  Community Service Sentencing
    -  Career Development Services
    -  The Community Wishbook

  • Authored, published and marketed two successful cookbooks, Applehood & Motherpie and For Goodness Taste

  • Training is the hallmark of the Junior League:

    •  Provide flexible volunteer opportunities

    •  Share members knowledge and expertise      

    •  Develop new skills in leadership, communication, fundraising, management, workshop presentation and mentoring

  • JLR celebrates 75th birthday- view the Democrat and Chronicle article

Meet the 2008 - 2009 Board of Directors (click here for details)

JLR Councils & Committees
 Overview descriptions of the JLR's Councils and Committees click here 

JLR Announces 2008 Service Award Winners
 The Junior League of Rochester presented service awards at its annual May dinner. For more details click here. 

        

 

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