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The NYJL Through the Years
In 1985, NYJL volunteer Emma Mai Ewing undertook the task of putting the New York Junior League’s then 88 year history into words. In her book, Through the Years, she takes much of what she had written for a piece in Town & Country in 1951, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the New York Junior […]
Community Area Overview: Culture and the Arts
Research shows that exposure to art and music facilitates social and communicative development in children; New York City is a rich and diverse urban community with many opportunities to enjoy the arts. From Broadway to museums and to the many music and concert venues, any way you wish to experience culture may be found in […]
#GivingTuesday
After Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, we arrive at a day designated for giving to those less fortunate—#GivingTuesday. The New York Junior League proudly supports giving back to the community today and every day. As an organization of over 2,600 women volunteers, the NYJL seeks to strengthen the health and well-being of […]
NYJL Celebrates Milestones
In 1901, Mary Harriman turned her vision into reality with the establishment of the NYJL. She never tired of working to strengthen the health and well-being of the children and families of the greater New York area. With the founding of the New York Junior League, she also became its first life-long volunteer. This year […]
NYJL Hosts 16th Annual Fall Fête
On November 8, The New York Junior League (NYJL) hosted the 16th Annual Fall Fête: A Harvest Affair. With over 300 people in attendance, the entertaining and lively fundraising event generated vital funding for critical NYJL community service endeavors, including one of the organization’s signature programs, the Playground Improvement Project (PIP), which works directly with […]