Letter from the Editors

BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF WOMEN. What do you feel when you read those words? We feel that they encompass exactly what the Junior League of Greensboro represents- women leaders not only within our members, but within the community, believing in each other, encouraging each other, and lending a helping hand. As our members plan projects and volunteer with different organizations, they incorporate these words instinctively. That is what JLG’s foundation is built on. That is how the League has been able to contribute more than $3.5 million to the Greensboro community since 1928.

As with any organization, the JLG often revisits how to fulfill the needs of the Greensboro community. Continuing to serve and to lead has been challenging, but we have believed in our potential, our strength, and our capability. Tyson Strandberg, the current JLG President, has brought the theme of, “Believe in the power of Women” into focus this year. Such a fitting, timeless theme. This theme has encouraged each of us in different ways and has brought meaning to our membership. There is power in believing in each other and especially women believing in women, an unstoppable force!

Our unstoppable force has shown this year through the programs and partnerships we built. We have made an impact with Women to Watch and trainings available to membership and the community, and through our community partners: The Kellin Foundation, Kids in the Kitchen, Church World Service Greensboro, Community Housing Solutions, Hands on Help (and through many other ways, which you will read about in this edition of the EverGreene Magazine). Our TouchA-Truck and Women’s Leadership Summit events were once again a huge success, as well as our Giving Day campaign.The Bargain Box Thrift Store is having its best year yet as they celebrate their 75th anniversary.

We believe in the power of women. We believe in the strength of our membership. We believe in the power of the Junior League of Greensboro. The women in our League have put the needs of others first to create lasting community impact for us all.

Sarah Evenson & Eileen McCaskill Co-Editors 2021-2022