Women powered. Mission Driven.
Since 1901.Our Mission
The New York Junior League (NYJL) is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
We welcome all women who value our mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.
Upcoming Events
Homecoming: An Ode to NYC
Online ticket sales close Thursday, September 23, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $200. Celebrate the New York Junior League’s 120th year and return to the Astor House! Enjoy an elegant evening in your finest Fifth Avenue attire as we welcome everyone back to our home-away-from-home and enjoy our newly refurbished garden terrace.
Marathon Mixer
Meet Team NYJL, which will run the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 7! Enjoy light bites and sips as we toast our Team NYJL runners.
Proof of vaccination is required to attend. read more
Fall Architecture Walking Tour
Join us for the 41st Biannual Fall House Tour! This season’s tour celebrates the fabulous architecture and skyscrapers of the Midtown Design District and the Flatiron Neighborhood. read more
Marathon Brunch
Save the date for Team NYJL’s annual Marathon Brunch the day before the TCS New York City Marathon. More details coming soon. Proof of vaccination is required to attend. read more
Seizing the Opportunity to Serve
Seizing the Opportunity to Serve
As with many crises before, the NYJL continues to serve our community amid the ongoing pandemic. View this video to learn more about how the NYJL has adapted to support our volunteers, community partners, and the city we all love.
News
Submit your recipes and/or cover art for the NYJL’s 120th Anniversary Cookbook! In celebration of the New York Junior League’s 120 years of service to the New York City community, we are thrilled to soon launch the 120th Anniversary Celebration Cookbook – but we need the help of our valued members!
Last spring, NYJL’s Playground Improvement Project (PIP) hosted a ribbon cutting at St. Nicholas Park, broadcast live on Instagram, to celebrate the completion of this year’s project to beautify the park.
“Life Through Another Lens” features stories of NYJL members, in their own words, to shed light on how we experience the world and the NYJL through different lenses informed by our individual cultural identities. During Black History Month, NYJL President interviewed past NYJL President Gena Lovett, who served as the first Black president at the […]
A Note about COVID-19 Safety
As part of New York City’s Key to NYC program, all members, staff, and guests who enter Astor House will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to wear masks, except when eating or drinking. This policy also extends to all in-person community volunteer engagements where the volunteer is representing the NYJL.
Photos on this website illustrate activities that occurred before and during the current pandemic. The purpose of these photos, especially those captured prior to the pandemic, is to demonstrate NYJL’s activities in general; therefore, the images on this website do not necessarily reflect the current time and situation, especially as COVID-19 circumstances continue to evolve. Follow the News log and our Facebook and Instagram pages for updates on our activities as they happen in real time.
Association of Junior Leagues International
The AJLI connects over 295 Junior Leagues, comprising 125,000 women, across 4 countries.
The Astor House
NYJL’s headquarters, the historic Astor House on the Upper East Side, is available to host your next event. Create a memorable experience for your guests while supporting the NYJL’s mission.
Contact
New York Junior League
130 East 80th Street
New York, NY 10075
Phone: 212.288.6220
Email: info@nyjl.org