The Junior League of New Orleans 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.
Thousands have benefited from Junior League programs and the infrastructure that develops and trains volunteers for collaborative positive change.
Junior League of New Orleans members engage in a variety of fundraising methods to ensure we gain funding for the current year and well into the future.
The Junior League of New Orleans (JLNO) has awarded funding to eleven nonprofit organizations through its Community Assistance Fund (CAF) grant program. Albert Schweitzer Fellowship- New Orleans – $6,113.00 ARISE Schools – $3,260.00 Broadmoor Improvement Association – $8,000.00 Dancing Grounds – $5,000.00 Dress for Success New Orleans – $5,000.00 Electric Girls Inc. – $5,694.94 Good… Read More
The Junior League of New Orleans (JLNO) is proud to award the 2017 Woman Entrepreneur (WE) Fellowship to Two Girls One Shuck, a full service, traveling oyster bar providing raw and chargrilled oysters at any event. Becky Wasden owns and operates Two Girls One Shuck. Wasden, along with four other finalists, pitched their venture before… Read More
The Junior League of New Orleans (JLNO) has published the Winter 2016 issue of Lagniappe, a quarterly magazine to educate the community about the organization’s mission, projects, and activities. Read more about: Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts Previous CAF Grant Recipients Meditation Cultural Cheer Exercise and Nutrition Stress-free Holiday Parties Click here to view the magazine.
Local nonprofit organizations that wish to partner with JLNO for projects should submit a Concept Paper by September 29.
Enjoy a unique, one-day experience giving children and their families an up-close look at their favorite “big trucks” and the opportunity to meet the people that protect, serve, and build Metropolitan New Orleans.
Those interested in participating in Get on Board should register to attend or apply for graduates by December 31, 2017.
The Junior League of New Orleans has founded its Diaper Bank to help families from the bottom up. Leveraging the strength of our entire membership, we will raise our community’s awareness of the “diaper need,” host diaper drives, buy diapers at a highly discounted rate, provide volunteer support for sorting, packing, and distributing diapers, and store diapers.
Investing in nonprofits to extend community impact
Reducing obesity and poor nutrition by educating children and families on healthy choices.
Empowering today’s youth to be tomorrow’s entrepreneurs
Promoting professional success and improving economic opportunities for women.
In Fall 2017, bring your families to experience and learn about a wide variety of businesses and vehicles that protect, serve, and build our community.
