Our Mission
The Junior League of Seattle is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Who We Are
Junior League of Seattle (JLS) is an organization of nearly 1,300 women who are committed to promoting voluntarism and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
History
Junior League of Seattle was formed in 1923 and joined AJLI in 1924. Members opened the Eastlake Branch of the Seattle Day Nursery and took responsibility for the welfare of 50 children, paying all maintenance and operating expenses, managing the medical and dental clinic at the nursery, and supplying members to assist the matron and kindergarten teacher. Today this childcare organization still thrives and is known as Childhaven.
Awards
The Junior League of Seattle has received numerous awards through out the years for our volunteer efforts, community leadership, and our cookbooks.
Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI)
The Junior League of Seattle has been a member of the AJLI since 1924. The AJLI represents almost 300 Leagues around the world.
Contact
Please contact us with any questions about how to join, how to partner with us, or how we’ve made a difference. We’d love to chat!
