From our President Entering the second half of our League year, I cannot help but stop and reflect on the last several months. In only our second year of our new community focus on literacy, we expanded our programming to include tutoring sessions at Agape for Youth, a local foster care agency. Our work with Agape is in addition to our Learn, Grow, Explore literacy events, which will kick off at the Northwest Library in June. Further, Junior Leaguers have responded to various national events. Our members composed letters of support to the children of Charlottesville, Virginia to recognize their goodness and to let them know the violence arising out of the white supremacists’ march was not a reflection of their community. Then, when powerful hurricanes impacted millions of people, including one of our members, the League quickly mobilized a fundraiser. We funded and shipped more than 100 solar lights to the people of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Residents now have portable solar lights on hand should the need arise again.
Vintage in the Valley returned — and crowds were lined up waiting for the doors to open. Thanks to your donations and generosity, we were able to raise thousands of dollars to support our literacy efforts in the community. This is just the tip of the iceberg! To say that I am amazed by the engagement of our members is an understatement. They improve our community and one another. They are testing new skills, asking questions and forming new friendships. General Membership Meetings have been at full capacity. Members have been engaged in our training events, which have featured Dayton Public Schools, diversity and inclusion, dyslexia awareness and crisis communication procedures. There is energy running through the League, prompting our members to be their best selves, prompting them to be involved. I am truly inspired by our members. Thank you for all that you do.
Stephanie Winquist 2017-2018 Junior League of Dayton President
Mission The Junior League of Dayton is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Vision The Junior League of Dayton, Ohio, Inc. strives to be a diverse and dynamic organization of trained volunteers, at the forefront of its community in meeting critical needs.
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