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The JLG presented grants to Community Housing Solutions of Guilford ($12,500), Church World Services Refugee Welcome Team Program ($6,000), and Kellin Kids ($2,000).

Junior League of Greensboro leaders award a check to Gene Brown, president and executive director of Community Housing Solutions of Guilford.

The JLG’s 2021-2022 partners support the organization’s commitment to safe and healthy housing, family and children, and voluntarism and community. President Tyson Strandberg discussed the importance of giving back to the community while providing trained volunteers.

“The Junior League of Greensboro is committed to supporting our community while offering trained volunteers. We are pleased to continue our support of Community Housing Solutions and begin our partnership with the Kellin Foundation and Church World Services, three organizations which improve the lives of Greensboro families.”

Over its 93-year history, the JLG has contributed $3.5 million to the community.

On March 9, 2021 the League held our second annual Giving Day fundraiser. The fundraiser’s theme, “It’s great to be ninety-three,” honored our 93rd birthday and the work we have accomplished over the years in the Greensboro community.

Giving Day supports the mission of the Junior League of Greensboro to improve the community while training volunteers. The annual event is a wonderful opportunity for members to share the impact of the League while gaining training in fundraising. Members wore red, posted on social media, and made over 600 calls, detailing the community programs that donations support and sharing their reasons for giving.

Thanks to the efforts of the Giving Day committee, JLG leadership, and our members, 2021 Giving Day was a huge success. The League raised over $30,000, surpassing our $10,000 goal.

We couldn’t have done it without those who graciously gave. We are especially grateful to our contributors who invested $500 or more in our Giving Day campaign: Cheryl Callahan, Cara and Pete Derounian, CSM Flooring, Tiffany Franks, Sarah and Chad Hilty, Martha Peete, Suzanne Plihcik, Nancy May, Ashley Nosek, Ashley Staton Scott, and Peg Hall Williams. 

We are also grateful for our company participants of in-kind donations for our social media raffles hours and our mailer: Aspen Boutique, Chick-fil-A Brassfield, CSM Flooring, Loaded Grape, Piedmont Direct, Scent Workshop, U.S. National Whitewater Center, and Wolfe Homes. 

Thanks to the efforts of many, Giving Day helped us impact the community while training volunteers, the perfect way to celebrate our 93rd birthday.

On March 4, 2021 the Junior League of Greensboro welcomed Nicole Smith, founder and CEO of JMS Creative Leadership Solutions for a presentation on Inclusive Leadership. The virtual event was hosted by The League’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force.

Nicole is a best-selling author, speaker, facilitator, and empowerment coach. Information about her many accomplishments, services, and resources are detailed on her website. Her books, “20 Golden Leadership Nuggets” and “Shut ’em Down: Black Women, Racism and Corporate America,” are also available on her website for purchase.

Over 40 League members attended the virtual event to discuss what it means to be an inclusive leader. Nicole reminded participants of the key competencies of these leaders including treating everyone with respect and fairness, recognizing your own biases, and seeking connections with diverse individuals.

We were delighted to host Nicole and we look forward to future events from the DE&I Task Force!

The Junior League of Greensboro is excited to announce that Greensboro Day School is our title sponsor for the March 8, 2021 General Membership Meeting (GMM) hosted virtually.

As the title sponsor, Greensboro Day School is supporting the Junior League of Greensboro’s mission to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women, and improve the community. Support for the Junior League of Greensboro demonstrates a desire to help the local community through our current impact initiative, aging. Presently the Junior League of Greensboro partners with Community Housing Solutions of Guilford County and the Greensboro Farmers Market to provide services to elderly people in the area.

In addition to our current focus on aging, The League also improves the community through our Hands on Help initiative, Community Impact fund, and Kids in the Kitchen initiative. Greensboro Day School’s sponsorship supports the Junior League of Greensboro’s dedication to creating meaningful and lasting impact in our community.

Interested in sponsoring a GMM? GMM sponsorships include up to 15 minutes of presentation time (which can include a video, a speaker, etc.). Sponsors are announced in the Junior League’s weekly email during the month of their sponsorship for the 700+ email subscribers. Sponsors are featured on our website and social media accounts (2,000+ followers) and in the EverGreene magazine (1,000+ households).

If you are interested in sponsoring a 2020-2021 GMM, please contact Fund Development Vice President Jessica Ketner at jessicajensenusa@gmail.com. For information about ways to sponsor other 2020-2021 events, please contact President Cara Derounian at cara.derounian@gmail.com.

The Junior League of Greensboro welcomes Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019 as the keynote speaker. The keynote address will be delivered on February 19, 2021 at 10:00am Eastern during the February speaker session. Following the speaker session, a virtual networking event will be held on February 23, 2021 at 7:30pm Eastern.

The January speaker session will be held on January 22 at 10:00am Eastern and will feature Sepi Saidi, President & CEO of SEPI, Inc. A virtual networking event will follow on January 26, 2021 at 7:30pm Eastern.

The March speaker session will be held on March 19, 2021 at 10:00am Eastern and will feature Jessica N. Turner, Time Management Expert, Best-selling Author and Lifestyle Blogger. A virtual networking event will follow on March 23, 2021 at 7:30pm Eastern.

Tickets to the Junior League of Greensboro’s Women’s Leadership Summit are on sale for $100 through January 20, 2021. Tickets include access to all three virtual speaker sessions and all three virtual networking sessions. Interested individuals can purchase tickets online. Ticket sales support the mission of the Junior League of Greensboro to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women, and improve the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Board members, representing diverse backgrounds, will guide the strategic plan of the organization as it continues to pursue the mission of promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The Executive Management Team will implement the annual plan of community partnerships, events, and leadership development of the Junior League.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tyson Strandberg, President

Leigh Anne Bullin, President-Elect

Allyson Ward, Executive VP

Lindsay Brock, Treasurer

Elyssa Tucker, Secretary

Cristal Campbell Snow, Nominating Chair

Laura Cashwell, Director

Brittany Blue, Director

Afi Johnson-Parris, Director

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM

Allyson Ward, Executive VP

Amy Mason, Executive VP-Elect

Nicole Scallon, Treasurer-Elect

Margaret Patterson, Fund Development VP

Cindy Edwards Ramsay, Community VP

LaDonna Tisdale, Membership VP

Erin Kennedy, Personnel

Laura Wolf, Sustainer President

Ebony Williamson, Training VP

Elizabeth Illig, Communications VP

Lauren Bondurant, Bargain Box Chair

Sally Cartwright, Nominating Chair-Elect

The Kids in the Kitchen committee members packaged and delivered 50 snack bags to Backpack Beginnings on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Snack bags were filled with ingredients and instructions to a fun, fall themed trail mix for kids. Healthier snack supplements such as apple chips, raisins and whole grain goldfish were just some of the items included. A fruits and veggies crossword puzzle was also included in all snack bags! Backpack Beginnings serves over 12,000 children locally with food, comfort, clothing and personal care items. Snack bags will be distributed to one of the many partner programs with their organization.

Watch the October Kids in the Kitchen video to learn how to make you own trail mix

 

Read more on the UNCG website.