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The Junior League of Syracuse, Inc.

Celebrating Over 90 Years Serving the Syracuse Community

Our Mission & Vision

The Junior League of Syracuse, Inc. (JLS) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

The Junior League of Syracuse, Inc. (JLS) will be an organization of diverse women committed to enriching the quality of life for women, children and their families in the Central New York community. 

Our Values

Community Impact: We use a proven model for developing community collaborations with organizations that share our values and interests.
Leadership Development: We provide relevant education and training opportunities for our members while being guided by the historical legacy by the Junior League.
Advocacy: We are committed to raising awareness of issues impacting women, children, and their families.
Diversity: We strive to reflect our community and its needs through diversity of membership and community impact efforts.
Personal growth: Our members develop personally and professionally by sharing their experience and expertise in an environment built on respect, inclusion, and camaraderie.

Community Impact

JLS Southwest Community Center Miracle June 2011For over 90 years, the Junior League of Syracuse has trained women to be valued community volunteers.  Through volunteer service and financial support, Junior League and its members have been instrumental in the development and growth of educational, cultural and philanthropic assets in our community.

Read more about the JLS' impact in the community in 2010-2011 and 2009-2010.

In December 2010, the JLS announced an important gift to assist local food pantries.

 

Holiday Shoppes

The Junior League of Syracuse, Inc. presents Holiday Shoppes

2011 Holiday Shoppes - November 11-13, 2011

Many thanks to this year's sponsors, including Price Chopper, Verizon, Eagle Newspapers, and more.  Please be sure to check our complete lists of 2011 Holiday Shoppes sponsors and merchants!

Price Chopper thumbmail         Verizon thumbnail         Eagle Newspapers thumbnail

 

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The Junior League of Syracuse, Inc. (JLS) is one of 293 leagues in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom, with a total membership of over 170,000 women. This collective group is a powerful force for change. Since our founding in 1920, the JLS has been creating significant change in the Central New York Community. Our organization has become a recognized leader for developing and supporting projects that provide meaningful programs for women, children and families.

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