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Top Five Picks from Spring House Tour 2018
The bi-annual tours, held each spring and fall, are devoted to showcasing Manhattan’s exquisite residences, and highlight architecture, art, history and a range of exceptional interior design styles. Proceeds from the NYJL House Tours support the New York Junior League’s funding for the charitable activities of the League. This recent Spring House Tour once again […]
Making Sense of the Dollars and Cents
The NYJL Engagement Events committee hosted the final Thirsty Thursday of the year in May to raise money for the NYJL Annual Fund. Members were invited to celebrate the end of the volunteer year with fellow members with the purchase of a $30 ticket, $20 of which counted as an Annual Fund donation. The NYJL […]
Cheer Friends at Catch Us In Cannes
Catch the New York Junior League in Cannes at this year’s end of the year event and fundraiser, taking place at The Astor House on Friday, June 1. Grab your tickets, dawn your best fashion for the French Riviera, and enjoy a night filled with incredible hor d’oeuvres, Cannes inspired cocktails, and amazing company. This […]
Jr. Junior League & Social Promise Teach the Principles of Philanthropy
On April 28, the Jr. Junior League committee partnered with Social Promise to host an educational event about principles of philanthropy to preschool and elementary aged New York children. Promoting family volunteerism is an important component of the New York Junior League’s vision to teach children at a young age about their future roles in helping […]
Protecting Fellow Volunteers and Yourself from Harassment
Last month, the Volunteer Education and Training (VET) committee presented “Preventing Volunteer and Workplace Harassment” at P.S. 6. A critical topic in today’s culture, it is important that all NYJL volunteers and the communities with whom we work know their rights and what they can do to prevent harassment. NYJL Past President Ellen Rose, VET […]