Words of Wisdom part 1: Quotes from notable Junior League volunteers

It’s no surprise that Junior League volunteers have a lot to say, not only about the work we do in communities worldwide, but also about life in general. Below, we’ve compiled some favorite quotations from notable women—all of them one-time Junior League volunteers! “Be yourself, it’s a tough act to follow.” – Katharine Hepburn, Actress […]

Cancer Awareness & Support (CAS) Committee Hosts Wreath Decorating Event at Gilda’s Club

On December 3, the Cancer Awareness and Support (CAS) committee held a wreath-decorating workshop at Gilda’s Club. Gilda’s Club, named after the late comedienne Gilda Radner, is an international organization that provides support and networking opportunities for individuals impacted by cancer, including patients, their families, and caretakers. At the December workshop, the CAS committee supplied […]

Our 2015 Outstanding Volunteers

The Outstanding Volunteer (OV) award is the highest honor that a NYJL active volunteer can receive. Since the Winter Ball’s beginning in 1952, five active volunteers have been selected each year to receive this prestigious honor. Outstanding Volunteers have achieved the highest standard of excellence in volunteerism in advancing the mission of the New York […]

Our 2015 Outstanding Sustainers

For an NYJL Sustainer, the Outstanding Sustainer (OS) award is the highest honor she can receive. Every year two Sustainers are chosen by a committee of her peers to receive this prestigious honor. Outstanding Sustainers carry on the NYJL mission through continued service both for the League and in the community at large. We are […]