Written by the Ad Hoc Committee on Training Over the course of the 2022-2023 league year, an ad-hoc committee was charged with identifying and understanding what, if any, changes should be made to our current league training to keep us true to our mission. The key driving question being “Does the training we currently offer […]
As part of our Annual Plan, President-Elect René Robers lead a cross-functional Board ad hoc committee in partnership with Advocacy & Education Chair, Rebecca Bryson, focused on improving community support of JLC in Cincinnati. Through their research, they aligned on a recommendation for the Program Development committee to embrace as they explore our next project partnership in the ’23 – ’24 League year.
Members of the Junior League of Cincinnati had the opportunity to tour the Urban League of Cincinnati’s new Center for Social Justice and locally owned Black business, Saturday Morning Vibes Cereal Bar
The Junior League of Cincinnati (JLC) hosted a Women’s Heart Health Forum in April, educating members on signs, symptoms, prevention, and how they can help empower our communities to elevate awareness about women’s #1 killer, heart disease. Keynote speakers included Dr. Odayme Quesada, medical director and founder of the Women’s Heart Center at Christ Hospital, […]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child abuse is a heartbreaking part of our world, but it is a preventable. Research shows that prevention methods and parenting training courses work. In 2022, the JLC’s partner, Family Nurturing Center, reached more than 10,000 individuals through free education, prevention, and counseling services. Providing a judgment-free environment […]
The Community and Outreach (CandO) committee had a busy start to the 2022-2023 league year. Emily Keller, Chair of CandO, shared about the twenty events that JLC members have participated in since August 2022. On-going community partnerships with Family Nurturing Center, Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, Saturday Hoops, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, and Girls On […]
What is an Affinity Group? An affinity group is a community within a larger organization that is formed around a shared identity, experience, or common goal to which individuals formally or informally belong. Affinity groups serve a critical role to uplift historically underrepresented groups, build a safe and supportive space, develop opportunities for mentorship and […]
The Junior League of Cincinnati hosted its 12th annual Tour of Kitchens fundraiser the weekend of December 2, 2022. More than 300 attendees enjoyed the weekend’s events, and over $25,000 was raised to benefit the JLC. These funds will further support the mission of advancing women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, […]
On Saturday, November 12, 2022, several JLC members joined a training session hosted by the Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation preparing them to be Appointed by government leaders to civic boards and commissions in our area. Women attended from across an eight-county region in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Training included “board basics” with […]
The Junior League of Cincinnati announced today the rollout of a refreshed Mission statement, one that is shared with the 295 Junior Leagues that comprise The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). While Junior Leagues are not changing who they are or what they do, the refined Mission clarifies their collective purpose and propels their […]