Junior League of Greenville Inc.
Website: jlgreenville.org
Address: 120 Greenacre Road, Greenville, SC, 29607
Phone: 864-233-2663
Facebook handle: facebook.com/JLGreenvilleSC
Instagram handle: @jlgreenvillesc
Established: Sept. 12, 1929
Number of employees: 11
Service areas: Greenville Community
MISSION AND HISTORY:
The Junior League of Greenville, Inc. is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. The organization engages in initiatives that help women in the Greenville community overcome barriers, focusing on human trafficking and economic mobility. Throughout its history, the JLG has contributed millions of dollars to over 300 community partners and agencies, such as Pendleton Place, Warehouse Theatre, and Roper Mountain Science Center. Community projects have helped organizations ranging from South Carolina Children’s Theatre to Nicholtown Child and Family Collaborative. At the heart of every Junior League lies a profound dedication to empowering women to become catalysts for change.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
JLG’s service opportunities include:
- Providing direct service to community agencies and collect donations.
- Researching local and state advocacy needs relating to economic mobility and human trafficking.
- Coordinating JLG voter registration efforts in local, state and national elections.
- Working on such special projects as the Holiday Bag Project where members assemble gift bags for local cancer patients.
- Serving on the Empowered Women of Greenville Committee, whose events focus on health and wellness, career and job
search, and financial literacy tailored to specific organizations.
Volunteer Opportunities
Members have the opportunity to provide direct service to community agencies as well as collect donations throughout the
year. Members also participate in days of service twice a year.
Fundraisers and Events
Mardi Gras Magic
The annual event features Creole food, jazz, authentic king cake, Big Easy cocktails and, of course, Mardi Gras beads, with funds going to JLG’s grants program and community projects.
The Nearly New Shop
The shop’s revenues support JLG programs and projects with sales of clothing and quality household goods at nominal prices, while also providing a training ground for JLG members.
The shop is located at 118 Greenacre Road, Greenville, 29607.
Phone: 864-232-1051
Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Donations: Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Cinderella Project
The JLG and the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division provide gently used formalwear for girls and young women to attend special social events at their schools. The project also offers a Prince Charming boutique with new and gently used suits, tuxedos and accessories for young men.
OUR IMPACT:
Throughout JLG’s history, the organization has contributed nearly $3 million, supported more than 300 agencies, helped start many organizations and provided countless hours of volunteer service to the community. The JLG has been at the forefront of many programs and institutions to help effect changes in education, health care and the arts.
Leadership
President: Sarah Brand
President-Elect: Mary-Neil Jackson
Board of directors
President: Sarah Brand
President-Elect: Mary-Neil Jackson
Communications VP: Sarah Moore
Community Impact VP: Mary Latrick
Finance VP: Barbara Purica
Fund Development VP: Emily Paterra
Membership VP: Shannen Ludwig
Corresponding Secretary: Cara Carne
Recording Secretary: Cayce McCullough
Governance Director: Elizabeth Barnhill
Treasurer: Erin Milner
Sustainer Representative to the Board: Caroline Stewart
