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Community Impact
JLA is committed to improving the community through collaboration with local organizations and businesses in order to develop and enrich projects, programs, and activities that positively impact women and children.
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Mission
JLA is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
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Fundraising
JLA has three major fundraisers: the New to You thrift shop, A Very Merry Market holiday shopping extravaganza, and the sale of their cookbook, Secret Ingredients. Proceeds from League fundraising efforts support the purpose and programs of the Junior League of Alexandria.
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What We Do!
The Junior League of Alexandria…
- awards $5,000 per year in scholarships to girls in Rapides Parish that excel in volunteer service to their community.
- awards numerous grants annually to different non-profit organizations in our focus area which address women and children’s issues.
- runs the ‘New to You’ thrift shop, which is as one way for our members to work hands on within our community.
- hosts the annual Kids in the Kitchen event, promoting healthy eating and activities for young people.
- volunteers time and efforts with a variety of community organizations, such as the Food Bank of Central Louisiana, Girls on the Run, and the Hope House, through out different times of the year.
- organizes and leads leadership training workshops for its members, we strive to equip each member with the knowledge and confidence they need to go into the community and serve with other organizations and boards.
We are ALL IN for Cenla!
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Sep 29 - Oct 02
AJLI Fall Conference
The JLA president, Christal Workman, and executive vice president, LeeAnn Borrel, will be attending the Association of Junior Leagues International fall conference.
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Oct 20 - Oct 22
