Junior League of Wilkes Barre

Junior League of Wilkes Barre trains members for effective participation in the community through volunteerism and community support.

An organization of women in the Wilkes-Barre, PA area committed to promoting voluntarism and building better communities.

The Junior League of Wilkes-Barre provides a strong foundation for civic leadership and also connects women who share a commitment to volunteerism and community transformation. We are a diverse group of approximately 175 local members.

Our organization has remained an important force for improving the lives of women and children in our area the past 80 years; through Junior League training and volunteer opportunities, you will make a positive impact on our community and find social outlets for personal growth.

We want you to be a part of our team.


A HISTORY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

In the past couple of years, we have:

Distributed 500 backpacks stuffed with school supplies to local children in need, which in turn helps excite them about school.

Sponsored a Halloween party for the Nurse-Family Partnership, a nonprofit organization that employs nurses to help low-income first-time mothers become better parents.

Collected over 500 pounds of food for local food pantries, during the spring, when food pantries typically run short of supplies and local families face hunger on a daily basis.

Raised $24,000 for Ruth’s Place, the only shelter for homeless women in Luzerne County. This money made it possible for Ruth’s Place to make capital improvements such as shower and laundry facilities in their new location.

Raised over $15,000 total for three local nonprofit agencies (CYC, WVCA, and Nurse Family Partnership) to assist them in their charitable causes.

Helped Earthly Angels host a family fun day for families of children with Autism.

After the Susquehanna River flooded in 2011, funds were raised to help rebuild the West Pittston Children's Library, and efforts were made to support local programs aiding families affected by the flood.

Since its founding in 1901 by social activist Mary Harriman, The Junior League has evolved into one of the oldest, largest and most effective women’s volunteer organizations in the world, encompassing 150,000 women in 292 Leagues in four countries. www.ajli.org

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