Community Impact
Advocates for Public Policy: The NYJL Committee That Advocates for Change
Since its founding in 1901, the New York Junior League has been a powerful force for legislative change for the betterment of women and children in New York City and New York State. The focused and determined efforts of our Advocates for Public Policy (APP) committee have spurred legislation that includes the protection of children […]
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 […]
Child Health & Welfare
Child Health & Welfare is one of the New York Junior League’s four key community areas. NYJL committees that fall under Child Health & Welfare teach at-risk young people that challenging life circumstances provide opportunities to learn, grow, and persevere. Child Health & Welfare committees work with established NYJL community partners to provide mentorship to […]