Community Impact
NYJL volunteer shares her experience serving on a nonprofit junior board
Interview between Kaitlyn Krouse, NET Committee and Haley Mitchell, PIP Committee and Learn Fresh Junior Board Member If you are interested in learning more about nonprofit board service please sign up to attend the next NET NonProfit Mixer on Tuesday, December 8, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. Haley Mitchell is originally from Powder Springs, GA, and […]
Offering a “New View” online
After the recent installation of Internet access at Good Shepherd Services’ facilities, NYJL’s virtual workshops present a ‘New View’ for youth clients. When the pandemic suddenly disrupted daily life and required everyone to limit physical contact, technology immediately became a necessary resource–to continue education programs, maintain employment, apply for unemployment assistance, attend doctor’s visits without […]
Statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion from the NYJL Board of Directors
We recognize the heartbreaking and devastating effects of racism and inequity that are playing out in our City and country. For the past 120 years, New York Junior League (NYJL) volunteers have been community builders. At no other time in our history has this been more critical. We stand together with our NYC community, and […]
Video: Community Issues Forum
Community Action and Advocacy Around Homelessness and Food Insecurity in the Current Environment Monday, April 20, 2020 • 7:00 p.m. Featuring panelists: Manhattan Borough President – Gale Brewer New York City Councilman – Ben Kallos New York State Senator – Liz Krueger Win Vice President of Policy and Planning – Jessica Yager Panel discussion moderated […]
The NYJL will revitalize St. Nicholas Park during April and May 2021!
The New York Junior League’s Playground Improvement Project (PIP) is excited to announce that we will revitalize St. Nicholas Park in Harlem, in partnership with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation! Every year since 1992, New York Junior League (NYJL) volunteers, as part of the Playground Improvement Project, have designed, planned, funded, […]