Connections and community involvement are at the core of this dynamic group
The Junior League of Greenville is actively recruiting local women who want to make a difference in their community. JLG’s membership has been doing exactly that for 94 years, supporting more than 300 agencies and contributing countless service hours. Now is the time to apply for provisional membership in this thriving group of more than 1,100 dynamic individuals.
Whether you’ve been in Greenville for a few months or a few decades, you can be part of the class of 2023. The window to apply will soon close, but there are still opportunities to attend information sessions on JLG’s history, mission and legacy of service. Currently, the group is engaging in initiatives that help women overcome barriers related to human trafficking and economic mobility. JLG has contributed more than $3 million in funding to local organizations, and this year, it will be awarding $177,500 in grants to three of its community partners: Pendleton Place, which JLG members founded; Jasmine Road; and United Ministries.
Although the women who join have many common interests and goals, Communications Vice President Adrienne Frain says she may never have crossed paths with some of her fellow members if it weren’t for JLG. Frain joined the Junior League in Charleston and transferred membership several times. As she moved to different areas, she was always thankful to have an established network of women to welcome her.
“It’s been so helpful in all the places I’ve lived to be able to get involved almost immediately,” Frain says.
Public Relations and Marketing Chairperson Shira Simon was new to Greenville when she first saw a JLG announcement. She wanted to be more active in the community but didn’t know where to start. “I was pursuing my MBA and working in tech sales, so obviously, my time was limited. JLG was a portal that helped me focus my efforts and maximize any impact I could have on the community,” she says.
Simon also notes that her leadership role with JLG has broadened her skills. “My daily work is all about spreadsheets and sales. Without a major career change, I would never have had the opportunity to delve into communications the way I have,” she says.
Frain has actually known members who have switched professions after volunteering with JLG. “I’ve seen them go into counseling and fundraising. … There are just so many things you learn like how to lead a committee or run a meeting effectively,” she says. JLG can be life changing as the organization develops its members, along with the agencies they support. If you would like to get involved and become part of the JLG heritage, visit jlgreenville.org/join.
