This past weekend JLLA members held their first Children’s Bureau session of the New Year! Thank you to everyone who participated! We’re looking forward to more amazing and engaging sessions! The Children’s Bureau first started in 1904 as a volunteer group which successfully advocated for legislation to protect children.  In 2008, Children’s Bureau opened its new… Read More

Karen Bass is our #wcw today! She is currently the U.S. Representative for California’s 37th congressional district. She is also the first black woman to hold the role of Speaker in any state Assembly. In California, Bass has focused on improving education facilities, health care and the foster care system. #differencemaker

This year JLLA is sharing personal stories from our members about why they have joined, why they continue their membership and what being a member means to them. Thank you Erica Ford for sharing! I was born and raised in Southern California but briefly left for a job opportunity in Arizona. Upon moving back, I learned about the Junior League… Read More

#TBT to November when some of our members held a fun graduation for the children participating in our Mar Vista Project! The graduation was to celebrate the kids accomplishments throughout the session. Our “Discover You” arts education program is comprised of creative arts workshops focused on improving the creativity and self-confidence of pre-teens. We’re excited to… Read More

This year JLLA is sharing personal stories from our members about why they have joined, why they continue their membership and what being a member means to them. Thank you Renee Provencher Capellaro for sharing! Renee Provencher Capellaro is a first year Active Member of JLLA.  Her original 2016 placement was as Literacy Toolkit Council Appointed Committee… Read More

This year JLLA is sharing personal stories from our members about why they have joined, why they continue their membership and what being a member means to them. Thank you Erin-Kaye Flor for sharing! I’m passionate about mission-driven media, human-centered design, women’sempowerment, and building strong, thriving communities. I’m currently a StartingBloc Social Innovation Fellow and Mentor, previously working with… Read More

January 19th is National #ThankYourMentor day. Take some time today to reach out to someone who has made a difference in your life!

This year JLLA is sharing personal stories from our members about why they have joined, why they continue their membership and what being a member means to them. Thank you Tiffany Demers for sharing and raising funds through the LA Big 5K! Join us at the 5k on March 18th or the LA Marathon on March… Read More

This year JLLA is sharing personal stories from our members about why they have joined, why they continue their membership and what being a member means to them. Thank you Denise Silva for sharing! “Through the power of collaboration, we can bring communities together and rise by lifting others.” When I discovered that the primary focus of JLLA… Read More

This year JLLA is sharing personal stories from our members about why they have joined, why they continue their membership and what being a member means to them. Thank you Allyson Pritchett for sharing! Hi! I’m Allyson Pritchett and I’ve been a member of the Junior League for 8 years (Wow that sounds long! ? ) I originally joined the… Read More