Community Impact
LIFT Committee Focuses on Mental Empowerment
Self-reflection – contemplating past successes and creating new goals for the year ahead are often triggered at the beginning of the year. While many people begin the New Year ready to confidently conquer the year ahead, aspirations often wane as the stress of everyday life take hold. The NYJL focuses on self reflection and goal […]
Celebrate Earth Day with PIP!
Earth Day, celebrated every April 22 in the United States, is a 48 year old holiday that was created to increase public awareness of environmental problems throughout the world. It is often celebrated through educational programs and volunteer work to focused on improving the environment. The New York Junior League founded Playground Improvement Project […]
Bring the Little Ones when Jr. Junior League Links Up with Social Promise
On April 28, the Jr. Junior League committee will partner with Social Promise to teach principles of philanthropy to preschool and elementary aged New York City children. If you have school aged children, we welcome you to attend to help celebrate family volunteerism! Social Promise, a NYC-based nonprofit, supports critical health and educational resources serving […]
NYJL Celebrates National Mentoring Month
Here at the New York Junior League, 2018 starts strong with our core mission to improve the well being of children and families in New York City. Our mission would not be possible without the care and persistence of our volunteers. January’s National Mentor Month highlights the importance of mentorship in our communities. In honor […]
NYJL Volunteer Annmarie Stewart Gets Creative with Fundraising Efforts
As we are reflecting back on 2017, we are regularly amazed by the kindness and generosity of the New York Junior League volunteers. Annmarie Stewart is a wonderful example. Stewart works full-time as a Director at RBC Capital Markets and found a fun, smart way to engage her coworkers to help fundraise for the NYJL. […]