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Celebrating NYJL’s Long History of Supporting Children in the Arts
As you may have seen in the most recent Astor House lobby display, the New York Junior League has a long history of fostering youth engagement in culture and the arts in New York City. In fact, this legacy of connecting young hearts and minds to the arts spans back as far as 1905, when […]
I Give to the First League Fund Because of the Cancer Awareness & Prevention Committee
(Photo: Cancer Awareness & Support Committee at the Ronald McDonald House) 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women* in the US are at risk of developing cancer in their lifetime. Cancer is one of the scariest words that you can hear out of a doctor’s, friend’s, or loved one’s mouth. In the USA […]
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 […]