Junior League of Nashville

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contact information

Phone: (615) 269-9393

Hours: Closed

Mon - Fri 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (EST)

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Website: http://jlnashville.org/

Email: info@jlnashville.org

NTEE Code: T50: Philanthropy Charity & Voluntarism Promotion

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

Our Mission The Junior League of Nashville is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Our Vision The Junior League of Nashville is a premier women’s volunteer organization that offers our members the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with others who are unified by a desire to give back to our community. Through the talents of a diverse membership we will support and enrich the lives of women, children and families in our community. Together we have greater impact than we do individually.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionThe Junior League welcomes all women who value our mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities. Our Values The Junior League of Nashville accomplishes our mission through the actions of women who share our core values. Community: We value engagement with our community to anticipate and address its needs through education, service, and strategic partnerships. Connection: We value opportunities for engagement with a diverse group of women to develop lifelong personal and professional relationships. Growth: We value a dynamic organization that develops and empowers our members to be community volunteers and leaders.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Community Gifts: Grants and Volunteers Place a minimum of 250 volunteers in community projects for one year. Determine approximately 15 community projects open to all League members. Junior League Home at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Staff volunteer functions at the Junior League Home at VCH and direct JLN funds restricted for the benefit of the Junior League Home at VCH to improve the lives of children crippled by illness and other afflictions. Training and Recruitment of JLN Volunteers Conduct training events designed to improve the skills of volunteers, especially related to community service. Host open community forums to inform the community about JLN causes and benefits of membership. Fundraising for community projects, volunteer support and JLN operations. Raise funds in the community through the Shop|Save|Support Shopping Card, JLN Gala and the JLN Annual Fund. Kids in the Kitchen Junior League of Nashville continued its focus on decreasing the incidence of childhood obesity in Middle Tennessee through the expansion of the Kids in the Kitchen (KIK) program. KIK provides education to children about the importance of healthy nutrition, exercise, and body image in a fun environment. JLN holds several programs every year: Volunteers work with children who participate in hands-on experiences: preparing healthy snacks, activities like hula hooping, jump rope, and the need for good oral hygiene and hydration.Giveaways for the children include jump ropes, water bottles, and toothbrush kits.

Causes

Services Offered

  • Grantmaking Foundations
  • Voluntarism Promotion

Populations Served

  • Adults
  • Children & Youth
  • Economically Disadvantaged People
  • Families

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