By Sarah Batts, Executive Director of the Shepherd Center Foundation and Past-President of The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. In the wee hours of December 21, 2019, I received a call that told me 2020 would be beyond challenging. I groggily answered the phone to hear Sarah Morrison, president, and CEO of Shepherd Center, say, […]
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Unprecedented Times Call for Unprecedented Gratitude
By Charlotte Terrell, Talent Management Specialist and Past President of The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. (2003-2004) “The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.” – William James This year has been one like no other. It started as most do with celebrations of a new year and the innumberable possibilities […]
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How JLA’s Little Black Dress Initiative is Charting a Positive Path Forward while Bringing Awareness to Generational Poverty
By Melissa R. Brogdon, MS.Ed, CFRE The pursuit of equity in Atlanta has remained perpetually elusive. Leaders from every nonprofit and many corporations have continuously convened and collaborated to provide solutions that bring us steps closer to helping all Atlantans truly access the promise of our resurgent city. The problem is big and for the […]
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Education is one of JLA’s Focus Areas to Serve the Community
By Yvette T. Dupree, Ph.D., Operations Consultant and Volunteer for Internal Operations Council, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. Literacy starts before a child meets their first teacher. This is why talking, reading and singing with young children at home is crucial; it forms the connections in their brains that help build literacy skills (American Academy […]
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JLA Grants Provides Relief Through PPE and Other Needs to Local Healthcare Systems
By LeKeisha D. Jackson, Ph.D., Peachtree Papers Editor, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. Service remains at the heart of The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. (JLA) amid these unprecedented circumstances. As the world experiences the pandemic’s strain on the public’s health and healthcare systems, JLA sought to fill the gap through supporting local hospitals through philanthropic efforts. […]
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JLA Emphasizes Early Childhood Education to Mobilize Community Impact
By Christine Brodnan, Advocacy and Initiatives Vice President, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. (JLA) prioritizes Early Childhood Education (ECE) as one of its three primary Community Impact areas. JLA has an extensive history of both direct community work and advocacy within Atlanta’s ECE efforts. From founding the Atlanta Speech […]
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JLA Pivots during Covid19 Pandemic to Better Serve the Community
By Bre West, President, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. For the first time in more than 100 years, people worldwide are painstakingly adjusting to a new reality as we emerge from self-isolation in a “semi” post-quarantine era. Many of us are reeling as we try to put food on the table, maintain flexible employment […]
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JLA’s Centennial Grants Creates Transformative Community Change
Foreword by Andrea N. Smith, President of The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. When The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. (JLA) celebrated its 100 years of service to the Atlanta community in 2017, it awarded three grants worth a total of $1 million to Atlanta nonprofits. The goal was for these grants to be transformational, […]
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What about the children?
Featured Image: Voices for Georgia’s Children’s Executive Director Dr. Erica Fener Sitkoff visits with pre-k students during annual Georgia’s Pre-K Week Protecting the vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis By Dr. Erica Fener Sitkoff, Executive Director, Voices for Georgia’s Children Foreword by Andrea N. Smith, President, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. Since its inception 103 […]
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Good Work Claims Well-Deserved Credit
By: Susannah Balish, Sr Director at Cox Communications, past JLA president, board member, speaker Introduction by Andrea N. Smith, President, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, I wanted to extend deep appreciation to The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. (JLA) members who have made and continue to make a […]
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JLA’s Collective Voice Advocates for Change
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Sarah Cadagin, Public & Political Affairs Committee Chair, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. Introduction by Andrea N. Smith, President, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. The Junior League of Atlanta Inc. (JLA) has a long-standing history of working directly with local, regional and state government to advocate for issues that have a […]
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Our Commitment To Combatting Human Trafficking
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]By Andrea N. Smith, President, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. In January 2010, President Barack Obama made a Presidential Proclamation declaring January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Just two years before, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. (JLA) launched our own Childhood Sexual Exploitation Pilot Project bringing into full focus […]
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The Junior League Of Atlanta Honors National Volunteer Month
During the month of April, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. (JLA) is “Celebrating Service” during National Volunteer Appreciation Month! By Carla C. Smith, President, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. This week the Junior League of Atlanta (JLA) is “Celebrating Service” during National Volunteer Appreciation Week! JLA is a powerhouse of over 3,000 unstoppable women focused […]
