Past Projects

The Junior League of Charleston is a women’s empowerment organization with deep roots in the Kanawha Valley. The organization’s mission over the past 100 years has been to promote volunteerism, develop the potential of members for voluntary participation in community affairs, and demonstrate the effectiveness of those trained volunteers. For decades, members have leveraged monetary contributions and volunteer hours to effect lasting change across the Charleston, WV community.

In 1923, women interested in building a better community established the Junior League of Charleston (JLC). Throughout the past nearly 100 years, the JLC has grown in its membership and involvement in the community. We are a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI), which includes nearly 300 Leagues in the United States, Canada, Mexico and England.

As it was nearly 100 years ago, our community focus is children at risk. The Junior League of Charleston recognizes the need for every child to have an opportunity to live in a nurturing environment, conducive to develop to his or her full potential. A majority of our community projects involve supporting women and children.

These projects demand time, training and empathy from our volunteers. Through our Backpack Buddies program and other projects, we offer children in our community the tools for success.

  • Impact Events

    Impact Projects are designed to meet the needs of organizations who have volunteer opportunities for a specific event. Our involvement is generally completed in one day. Some of our previous Community Impact Days include:

    • Beautification Days at King Center Preschool and Mary C. Snow Elementary
    • Halloween and Valentine’s Day parties at the YWCA Sojourner’s Shelter
    • Fall and St. Patrick’s Day parties at the Davis Child Shelter
    • Planning and leading badge work for Girl Scout Cadette Troop #3266 & Junior Troop #2122
    • Serving Thanksgiving and Easter dinners at three Bob Burdette after-school programs on the West Side
    • Helping with the Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley Holiday Gift preparation and delivery
    • Participation in the United Way’s Day of Caring
    • Assisting with Capitol Market events, including Let’s Get Cooking, Green Chili Cookoff, and & Market Mixer
    • Collecting gifts and supplies for the patients in the CAMC Women and Children’s NICU
    • Planning monthly dinners for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House
    • Assisting with the YWCA Girls Night out, YWCA Guy’s Night Out & March of Dimes Chef’s Auction
    • Volunteering for the YWCA’s Race to End Racism