LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
Junior League of Jackson County – Local NonProfit T he Junior League of Jackson County ( JLOJC) is a thriving group of women looking for ways to empower each other and strengthen their community. Our mission is to advance women’s leadership
children in our community in numerous ways. Some of the projects or support provided include Family Nurturing Center, Storytelling Guild, Rogue Power Pack Program, Southern Oregon Drug Awareness, Kids in the Kitchen, Project Care Package, Children’s Advocacy Center, Nice Twice Thrift Store, Rogue River Rendezvous Cookbook, Touch-A-Truck, Access, and Community Works. Junior League is always welcoming new
for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. The JLOJC got its start in 1947 with five women, who wanted to participate in local acts of service. To start, they identified a few community needs and acted to answer them. After more than 60 years, the organization continues to be a place for women to join together
members to their group who want to be a part of their mission! In addition, we love to network
with local organizations to learn more about volunteer opportunities and how our league can help. We are so excited to have joined the Chamber of Commerce and are excited to network with many of you and learn more about your businesses.
for good. Most recently, in the Spring of 2022, JLOJC raised $43,000 at their 1st Annual Kentucky Derby fundraising event. Part of these funds went to creating “Go Bags” for women and children who have left
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our Spring Kentucky Derby Fundraiser on Saturday, May 6th, 2023, to raise money to support our local community. We welcome you to contact us at jlojcinfo@gmail.com or check out our website at www.jlojc.com. n
their homes due to domestic abuse. These bags contained personal hygiene items, gift cards for food, and comfort items. Community Works , another local non-profit, then distributes the bags when a survivor arrives for care. Over the years, Junior League has supported women and
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