Welcome to the website of the Junior League of Saginaw Valley. Please consider joining this dynamic organization committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. For almost 80 years, the Junior League of Saginaw Valley has left its mark on the region by creating, through funding and volunteer efforts, the following agencies:
• Saginaw Community Foundation;
• Hospital Hospitality House;
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA);
• Voluntary Action Center (Now the United Way of Saginaw County); and
• First Ward Community Center.
The Junior League of Saginaw Valley has also helped existing programs within the Saginaw Art Museum, Creative 360 (Midland), and the Saginaw Public Schools.
Over the next three years, we will be working closely with the Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square to design and build an outdoor educational Playscape with the goal of promoting healthy outdoor activities for children.
In addition, the Junior League of Saginaw Valley is partnering with Huggies brand diapers and their “Every Little Bottom” campaign. We are aware of the large need for disposable diapers in the region, as well as the stress and health implications when needs are not met. Look for community diaper drives this fall and please revisit our website for more information.
We cannot do all of this work without the support of the community. Our major fundraiser, the Festival of Trees, held each November at Apple Mountain, showcases the talent of local designers as they decorate holiday trees and wreaths. These beautiful holiday items, plus pieces of jewelry, handbags, and other accessories, are raffled at the end of the weekend. Our other major fundraiser is the beautiful cookbook “Between the Lakes.” This award-winning cookbook features delicious dishes from members’ most beloved recipes. For more information regarding both of our fundraisers, please visit the "Fundraisers" and "Festival of Trees" tab to the left.
If you are interested in joining, please visit the "Becoming a Member" tab, and the New Member coordinator will contact you with more information. We are looking forward to meeting you.
With warm regards,
Jennifer Jaffe
President, Junior League of Saginaw Valley
2010-2011 |
