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 […]

Navigating the NYC Real Estate Market

Deciding to purchase your first home can be daunting enough. Doing it in New York is a whole other experience! To help prospective buyers, Femme Finance, which is part of Affiliation, recently hosted an interactive discussion on the do’s and don’ts of purchasing real estate in New York. From brokers to mortgages to closings, panelists from […]

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. […]

Getting to Know Community Committees

The Engagement Events committee recently hosted the third Thirsty Thursday of the 2017-2018 NYJL year, “Hello, My Name is Community”. Active members and provisionals mingled in the Pine Room and Harriman Room, enjoying sliders, crudités, and pigs-in-a-blanket on behalf of the Astor House. In advance of Provisional graduation and January placement, Provisionals and Transfers alike […]

NYJL Volunteer Beth Batiuchok-Colon Honored by Working Mother Magazine

We are excited to celebrate NYJL volunteer Beth Batiuchok-Colon, who was recently honored by Working Mother Magazine. Beth is noted for being a “great mentor to other women, and her co-workers often describe her as personable, professional, patient and kind.” She shows leadership in the workplace, working at FINRA in the Market Regulation Department for six […]