Junior League of Westchester on the Sound Hosts Information Sessions to Encourage Community Volunteerism

Press release:

Junior League of Westchester on the Sound hosts information sessions to encourage volunteerism in the community.

The Junior League is an international organization of women devoted to improving the communities in which they live. Founded in New York City in 1901 by Mary Harriman to help those living in settlement housing, Junior League’s first project was at the College Settlement on Rivington Street in today’s Lower East Side of Manhattan. By 1921, the League was emulated in over thirty locations across the U.S., and had an international presence with the creation of a Junior League in Montreal, Canada. There are currently 292 Junior League chapters throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom comprised of professional women working to continue Mary Harriman’s vision. Junior League of Westchester on the Sound is proud to share in this tradition with so many other women worldwide.

Junior League of Westchester on the Sound (JLWOS) represents the seven Sound Shore communities of Harrison, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Port Chester, Rye and Rye Brook. It’s mission is to “promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women, and improve the Sound Shore communities, through the effective leadership of trained volunteers.” Women in JLWOS devote their time to a variety of community service activities in the Sound Shore area.

Current projects include:

Caring Closet – providing seasonal clothing and hygiene products for teen girls

Little Leaguers – empowering children to use their talents and skills to make a difference in the community

Done in a Day – working with community partners on outreach projects that take place during a single day

Project Madres – working with Spanish-speaking immigrant women to improve self-esteem and confidence (locations in Port Chester and New Rochelle)

S.M.A.R.T. Girls – mentoring young girls at the Boys and Girls Club in New Rochelle

For a calendar of upcoming events, click here.

Fore information about the Junior League of Westchester on the Sound, visit their website.

Photo: Junior League of Westchester on the Sound