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Junior League of Grand Rapids Launches “JL CARES” to Address Period Poverty
Grand Rapids, MI — The Junior League of Grand Rapids (JLGR) announced at its 10th Annual Gala on Friday, May 1, the launch of a new signature initiative, JL CARES; focused on reducing period poverty in West Michigan.Through JL CARES, JLGR will address this critical issue through education and awareness, product collection and distribution, and […]
“Every Woman. All Things.” Initiative
The Junior League Launches “Every Woman. All Things.” Initiative to Address Women’s Mental Overload Grand Rapids, MI – On October 10, in honor of World Mental Health Day, The Junior League of Grand Rapids is proud to join the nationwide launch of Every Woman. All Things., a new initiative dedicated to elevating the conversation around […]
Wood TV8 – Celebrate 100 Years with our Annual Gala
Our President Anne Marie Hillary, and President-Elect AJ Wilkes were on Wood TV8 talking about our 100th Anniversary and upcoming Gala. In case you missed it, you can read more here or can learn more about the League’s legacy of community impact at our upcoming Gala on April 25th at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. […]
West Michigan Woman – TALKING 100 YEARS OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GRAND RAPIDS
Our very own Anne Marie Hillary shares with West Michigan Women about celebrating our 100th year! See full April/May issue here.
Crain’s Giving Guide
The Junior League of Grand Rapids was recently highlighted in Crain’s Giving Guide. Crain’s Grand Rapids Business launched in 2023, bringing together MiBiz, the Grand Rapids Business Journal and Crain Communications to create the top source of business news, analysis and information in West Michigan. We are excited to be showcased on their site and […]
Governor Whitmer Declares Find the Good Day Across Entire State of Michigan
The Junior League of Grand Rapids, along with 7 other Michigan leagues have coordinated with the governor’s office to recognize Find the Good Day across the entire state of Michigan. We are ecstatic to announce that Governor Whitmer has signed the proclamation, and the third Thursday of September will be recognized as Find the Good […]
Mayor Rosalynn Bliss Proclaims Find the Good Day
The Junior League of Grand Rapids is thrilled to have received a Proclamation from Rosalynn Bliss, Mayor of Grand Rapids, proclaiming the third Thursday of September as Find the Good Day in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We invite the entire community to “Find the Good” by coming together as changemakers reflecting on the goodness within us […]
Women’s Resource Center (WRC) Announced as New Community Partner
Junior League of Grand Rapids (JLGR) is excited to announce its partnership with Women’s Resource Center (WRC) as a strategic move in its commitment to fostering women’s health and development within the community. After a comprehensive review of its focus areas in 2022 and 2023, JLGR has shifted its primary focus from children’s physical health […]
Mayor Rosalynn Bliss Proclaims Find the Good Day
The Junior League of Grand Rapids is thrilled to have received a Proclamation from Rosalynn Bliss, Mayor of Grand Rapids, proclaiming September 14th, 2023 as Find the Good Day in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We invite the entire community to “Find the Good” by coming together as change makers, finding inspiration in the acts of kindness […]
Announcing Find The Good Day
Grand Rapids, Michigan- Junior League of Grand Rapids (JLGR) is thrilled to announce the celebration of the inaugural “Find the Good Day” on September 14, 2023. This special day of unity and compassion aims to spread kindness, uplift others, and inspire positive change across West Michigan. Find out more here.