The Willingness to Serve workshop on Monday, January 29, was a hit for the Junior League of Charlotte (JLC) Nominating Committee. Committee members were on hand to help answer questions from the attendees about the Willingness to Serve process. Attendees also heard briefly from President-Elect Ashley Lowery and Executive Vice President-Elect Becca Walters about their time in the Junior League…
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. Holiday Party and Slate Reveal
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) hosted its 2023 Holiday Party and Slate Reveal on December 3, 2023. JLC members gathered at the Bazal Gallery Lounge for a festive night of fellowship, music and food. Attending JLC members were asked to gather downstairs for the Slate reveal presented by the Nominating Committee. Slate is the first of two leadership…
Week of Service
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) held its fourth annual Week of Service from November 6-10. The League’s more than 1400 members were encouraged to participate in service activities for current and former community partners. Activities were held at the JLC building or onsite at other organizations. There were also options for members to serve in the comfort of…
Spotlight on Hispanic Heritage Month
The sounds of Afro-Latin music filled The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) building as the Women of Color (WOC) affinity group participated in a Hispanic Heritage Month-inspired dance lesson during Hispanic Heritage Month. The month, celebrated nationally each year from September 15 through October 15, honors the cultures and contributions of Americans with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean,…
The JLC Night at Truist Park was a Hit!
Members and Supporters Enjoy an Evening with the Charlotte Knights On Thursday, September 14 the Charlotte Knights hosted the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) for a night of baseball at Truist Field in Uptown for an opportunity to fundraise, network and spend time with League members, family and friends. The JLC’s booth was featured as part of the Community…
JLC Celebrates Historic Charlotte Pride Parade!
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) helped make history by attending the Charlotte Pride Parade, which drew a record-setting nearly 260,000 people last month. The JLC members attended the event for the first time, joining people from all backgrounds in supporting the LGBTQ+ communities, which aligns with The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI)’s commitment to being an…
JLC Gets Ready for Charlotte Pride with Tie-Dye T-Shirt Event
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) members and their family and friends tie-dyed t-shirts to wear at the Charlotte Pride Parade this month. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee hosted the gathering, which offered supplies, instructions and care tips for the vibrant creations while energizing everyone ahead of attending the parade as a League on Sunday, August 20,…
Introducing the “Road to 100” Series
The 2023-2024 League year marks 98 years of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) developing women leaders for community impact. As our centennial approaches, we are delighted to introduce the new “Road to 100” blog series. Over the next three years, this monthly series will cover 100 years of JLC history and our League’s community impact. This first annual…
Community Focus Area: Children’s Mental and Physical Health
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) is excited to kick off another year of service! On June 1, the JLC began its five-year focus on children’s mental and physical health. As the 2023-2024 League year ramps up, we are dedicating time to explore the various ways childhood health impacts communities locally and nationally so the League can better support…
Celebrating Achievements and Embracing the Future at May GMM
Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) members met last Thursday, May 25, for the final General Membership Meeting (GMM) of the 2023 League year. This gathering was an opportunity to reflect on our previous year’s accomplishments and look ahead to next year’s potential. The meeting was filled with inspiring stories, important updates and recognition of outstanding individuals within the organization.…