Junior League Of Richmond Virginia

Community development - the junior league of richmond is the only non- profit organization in richmond, virginia linking training with hands-on volunteer experiences to provide personal and professional development for our members. Our training and engagement, delivered in a supportive and risk free environment, serve as a catalyst for building a stronger community. The results of this training have created various community programs and initiatives that empower under-resourced women in the community.

Leadership development: internal and external leadership training for members. Career jumpstart: this committee partners with the forward foundation to plan and execute programming geared towards professional and personal development (the forward foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to assisting working, single parents and their children in the greater richmond area who are in the midst of a financial crisis). On a quarterly basis, they provide programs to the forward foundation families that are designed to help enhance different life skills including salary negotiation, career advancement, personal branding, and financial literacy. Population(s) served: single parents and their families cooking with jlr: this program partners with the ywca to provide women served by the ywca food boxes with nutritious ingredients, recipes, and essential kitchen tools and supplies. Population(s) served: survivors of domestic violence and human and sex trafficking done in a day: this program connects with community partners to plan single day and ongoing short projects, in order to offer service and engagement with the greater richmond area. Committees may also have one-to-two subcommittees that work directly with specific community partners on long-term and/or monthly programs, such as kids in the kitchen. Population(s) served: all women women rise: this committee works in conjunction with real life to connect with women in the greater richmond community who need female comradery, education around infant and child care, and a support network as they navigate the transition from incarceration, addiction issues, housing insecurity, and/or poverty. This program will help to empower underserved women and provide resources, education, and conversation around topics that are most applicable. Population(s) served: at-risk women

Description: promoting voluntarism - activities that futher and promote the benefits of volunatary community services