Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties Recognizes Community Partners

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. (June 1, 2017) — The Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties, Inc. (JLGNF) proudly recognized community partners at its Annual Dinner on May 9. The recipients have an area of focus dedicated to girls’ empowerment, and were awarded grants to help support ongoing efforts and increase impact among pre-teen and teen girls.

The following community partners were awarded grants:

• Elkins Pointe Middle School in Roswell received $2,750 to support the AVID Elective. They were represented by Lily Pabian, Local School Governance Council Member and parent, and Kindra Smith, Principal of Elkins Pointe Middle School
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta received $500 to use across the Lawrenceville, Louise Radloff Middle School and A. Worley Brown Clubs. They were represented by Rory Johnson, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Director (Lawrenceville); John Reid, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Director (A. Worley Brown); O. Jonathan Ajagbe, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Director (Louise Radloff Middle School)
• Jesse’s House received $50. They were represented by Shannon Kern, Jesse's House Shelter & Volunteer Manager
• Girls on the Run of North Georgia received $500

JLGNF centers its community impact on the local geographic areas of Gwinnett, North Fulton and South Forsyth Counties. The highest donation was awarded to Elkins Pointe Middle School to support their AVID Elective program. JLGNF first learned about Elkins Pointe Middle School through the Fulton County School System’s 2016 Principal for a Day program.

The AVID Elective targets B, C and D academic grade level students who have shown the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. Typically these students will be the first in their families to attend college and come from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education. AVID places these students in the most rigorous courses on the college track, helping them to learn organizational and study skills, develop critical thinking, ask probing questions, receive help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities to make their college dreams reality. To learn more about the AVID Elective, visit avid.org

About the Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties

The Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of women dedicated to voluntarism and committed to developing the potential of women through training, leadership opportunities and service. Its purpose is to strengthen the community by creating and implementing collaborative volunteer projects. JLGNF is a member of The Association of Junior Leagues International®, comprising more than 150,000 women in 291 Leagues across four countries.

JLGNF contributed over 1,300 volunteer hours in the surrounding areas of Gwinnett, North Fulton and South Forsyth during the previous League year. JLGNF is able to increase their impact through collaborative partnerships with organizations in Gwinnett, North Fulton and South Forsyth. To learn more, visit jlgnf.org

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