EMPOWERING WOMEN, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVING LIVES SINCE 1901
For more than a century, Junior League members have confronted society’s most pressing issues and tackled its toughest problems, leaving a legacy of reform like no other.
Preparing women to serve their communities is The Junior League’s mission. Because tomorrow there will be new issues and new challenges—and the women of The Junior League will continue to serve as the undeterred voices for action, justice and change.
OUR MISSION
The Junior League of Seattle is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.
OUR VISION
Women around the world as catalysts of lasting community change.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
JLS welcomes all women who value our Mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.
ABOUT US
The Junior League of Seattle was established in 1923 and joined the Association of Junior Leagues International in 1924. As an organization of over 1,200 members, JLS is one of the largest leagues on the West Coast. Annually our members donate over 45,000 volunteer hours and participate in over 5,000 hours of personal and professional development. Our programs focus on promoting the well-being of women, children, and families throughout the greater Seattle community by addressing issues of children’s literacy and career skills for women.
Throughout its nearly 100-year history, JLS has successfully met the emerging needs of the community by initiating cutting edge programs and providing trained volunteers to manage and direct service projects, community education, fundraising and advocacy efforts. As a result of league training, JLS has also provided a legacy of leaders who bring knowledge and experience to the community in which they serve.
STRATEGIC PLAN
The Junior League of Seattle’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan outlines the JLS’s mission and strategic goals for the five-year period.
The Junior League of Seattle is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation. All of our programs and activities are supported by League membership dues, foundation and corporate grants, and other revenue-producing efforts.
ANNUAL REPORT
To view our 2020-2021 Annual Report, visit here
To view our 2019-2020 Annual Report, visit here.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
JLS welcomes all women who value our Mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge that the Junior League of Seattle exists on unceded Indigenous land: the traditional territory of Coast Salish people, specifically the Duwamish tribe. We stand in solidarity with First Peoples of this land by paying Real Rent.