Community Impact
Stanley Isaacs celebrates the holidays with the New York Junior League
New York Junior League volunteers hosted a holiday party at the Astor House for Stanley Isaacs children.
Thanksgiving with New View
The NYJL New View committee seeks to empower young adults in the Good Shepherd Services program by providing support to their health and welfare through mentoring relationships.
Playground Improvement Project announces partnership with Jackie Robinson Park
The New York Junior League’s Playground Improvement Project (“PIP”) will begin its 26th project at Jackie Robinson Park, a Historic Harlem Parks that provides local community members with ten city blocks of resources.
Spotlight on G.O.A.L. with volunteer Emily Kostic
In its inaugural year, the Girls Opportunity Advancement & Leadership (G.O.A.L.) committee seeks to empower at-risk young women to explore higher education opportunities, including college and vocational education, and to delay pregnancy. G.O.A.L.’s partnership with Union Settlement includes monthly workshops and field trips that explore leadership, team building, goal setting, potential careers, dressing professionally and […]
CANCER AWARENESS AND SUPPORT: A STORY OF COMPASSION INTO ACTION
The Cancer Awareness and Support committee provides direct support for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their families, partnering with several nonprofit organizations to educate the underresourced community about the importance of cancer awareness and prevention through both awareness and support events. Below is one volunteer’s story of how she turned her compassion for the committee’s mission directly into action.