The Junior League of Richmond, VA. is an organization of women trained for effective leadership in community activities and dedicated to the belief that volunteer service is an essential part of responsible citizenship. Founded as a nonprofit group in 1926 by 59 young women, the Junior League of Richmond was affiliated in 1927 with the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI), which serves in a resource and advisory capacity.

The Junior League of Richmond has more than 1,200 Active and Sustainer members. Regular volunteer service is required of our over 450 active members, who give approximately 30,000 volunteer hours annually.

Our Mission

The Junior League of Richmond (JLR), founded in 1926, is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The Junior League of Richmond reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, voluntarism.

Our Members

The Junior League of Richmond is a diverse group of women between the ages of 21 and 103 who believe that voluntarism is an important part of making a difference in our community. Seventy five percent of our Active members are employed outside the home.

What We Do

The League educates and trains its members to provide effective volunteer service, to research challenging community needs and to initiate pilot projects or expand services to meet those needs. It provides administrative, financial, and volunteer support for projects and facilitates the permanent sponsorship of programs by appropriate community organizations. The League currently focuses on projects that target families and children in need in the Richmond area. Programs are evaluated yearly.

How We Fund It

Membership dues finance most of the League's administrative expenses. Money raised through our fundraising efforts primarily fund the League's community and training programs. Our fundraisers include: the Clothes Rack, our thrift shops located at 2618 W. Cary St. and 6780 Forest Hill Avenue; the Annual Book & Author Dinner, sponsored by Verizon and other local corporations, the fun and family-friendly Touch A Truck event held every October, the Junior Book & Author event held during the winter, and the sale of the JLR cookbook called Virginia Fare.

Our International Association

We are affiliated with the Association of Junior Leagues International as one of 294 member Leagues in the United States, Canada, Mexico and England.