Junior League of Washington

Our Vision The Junior League of Washington strives to be a vibrant presence in the lives of the women and children in the greater metropolitan area of the District of Columbia, serving as a resource throughout the community to effect positive change, seek common ground, and inspire hope. Our Focus The Junior League of Washington (JLW) focuses our financial and volunteer resources on supporting pathways to opportunity across the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. We have adopted a broad approach in response to evolving challenges facing our community, in order to produce real change. Supporting Pathways to Opportunity includes supporting educational, professional, and financial programming and resources for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, as well as capacity building for community organizations. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion The Junior League of Washington welcomes all women who value our Mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities. Our Members At present, over 2,300 women in the Washington, DC, area are members of the JLW. The League organizes and trains these women for effective action and leadership in our community through orientations, seminars, and “hands-on” experience. Throughout our history, the JLW has provided millions of volunteer hours and more than $5.8 million to the community. Membership in the JLW today empowers all women to volunteer and help those in need through our selection of volunteer opportunities.

The Junior League of Washington is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.