The Junior League of Charleston, WV began with 30 members in 1922. In January 1923, the JLC was admitted to the Association of Junior Leagues of America. From its original 30 founding members, led by our first JLC President, Mrs. Juliet Staunton Clark, the Junior League of Charleston, WV has grown and continues to actively improve our community and train volunteers who make a difference in the lives of others.

• Junior Leage of Charleston, WV Legacy of Community Impact

  Since it's establishment in 1923, the Junior Legue of Charleston has:

  List from the 1932-1943 Annual Report

  

• 1920's

  1923: Major Projects/Service Areas: Well Baby Clinic, Tiskelwah School, Christmas Baskets, Davis Child Shelter. Driving Public Heath Nurses and Juvenile Court workers.

  1924-1926:

  Major Projects/Service Areas: Child Welfare Clinic established, Hospital Visitors Committee, YMCA Shop Committee, Distribution of milk to needy infants, Volunteers provided for Red Cross

  Fundraisers: Nine O’Clock Revue and Circus Ball, each netting over $2,000

  1926-1928:

  Major Projects/Service Areas: Crescent Center Clinic established

  Fundraisers: “Racquelita” – a musical comedy, nets $715.01

  1929:

  Major Projects/Service Areas: Kanawha City Well Baby Clinic, Clinic for ill and disabled children, First play for children presented: “Sleeping Beauty”

  Fundraisers: English Country Fair – $1,600

  Special Events/Innovations: Scribblers Club formed to encourage literary talents of members. First publication of the “Mountain Ear” (later The News Sheet)

• 2020'sa special year

  2023: 100th Anniversary Celebration