Author: DelaneyWeh
NYJL Reflects on Its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Journey
In the mid-1970s, Mary Ellen Fahs, President (1970-1972) of the New York Junior League, sensed that cultural change was underfoot, and she set out to ensure that the Junior League evolved to stay up-to-date with the times and lead the way on matters of inclusion. By working with 24 civic and education groups — including […]
Welcoming Our New NYJL President, Serra Eken
Growing up on the Upper East Side, Serra Eken says the New York Junior League (NYJL) was a huge part of her life from the earliest of years. Some of her closest childhood friends had mothers who were members, and during her time volunteering in high school at the Inwood House – an organization that […]
NYJL’s Playground Improvement Project Committee Honors Michelle Go’s Legacy
On April 30, New York Junior League (“NYJL”) President Dayna Cassidy was joined by Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, NYC Parks and Recreation Commissioner Susan Donoghue, Manhattan Borough Parks Commissioner William Castro, members of the NYJL Board of Directors and Management Council, and NYJL and community volunteers in Seward Park. Since 1992, the NYJL’s Playground Improvement Project […]
NYJL’s Personal Advancement & Leadership (PAL) Committee Inspires Young Women to Dream Big with Career Day 2022
On April 30, the New York Junior League’s Personal Advancement & Leadership (PAL) committee had the honor of hosting Career Day 2022, an event designed to introduce young, female New Yorkers to a myriad of potential career and service paths following high school graduation. This year, 45 young ladies attended Career Day at the Astor […]
NYJL’s Beacon to Broadway Committee Fuels Passion for the Performing Arts in Students and Volunteers Alike
For many New Yorkers, Broadway epitomizes the best the city has to offer. With its lights, action and music, Broadway shows have the power to transport us to another world through emotion. That is certainly the case for members of the New York Junior League’s Beacon to Broadway committee, many of whom join due to […]