Junior League of Jackson Miss Inc.
Junior League of Jackson Miss Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
TO PROMOTE VOLUNTARISM, DEVELOP THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN & IMPROVE COMMUNITIES.
About
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON CONTINUES TO EVALUATE AND STRENGTHEN ITS ISSUE-BASED COMMUNITY IMPACT MODEL BY REFRAMING AREAS IN WHICH THE LEAGUE IS WORKING. THE REFRAMING WAS DESIGNED TO FURTHER EDUCATE MEMBERS, CORPORATE SPONSORS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ABOUT HOW THE LEAGUE WORKS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR PRESENCE BY PLACING FUNDS AND VOLUNTEER HOURS INTO AREAS OF CRITICAL NEED IN THE COMMUNITY. ANNUALLY, THE LEAGUE ORGANIZES APPROXIMATELY 30 PROJECTS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY, FOCUSING ON THE ISSUES OF EARLY LITERACY, HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.THE LEAGUE HOSTED A COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE FOR LOCAL NON-PROFIT LEADERS AIMED AT HELPING THEM NAVIGATE AND BETTER UNDERSTAND POVERTY, A TOPIC IMPORTANT TO THEIR MISSIONS. EXPERTS JOINED TO SHARE THEIR EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES IN POVERTY.JUNIOR LEAGUE VOLUNTEERS PLANNED AND LED FIVE SUMMER CAMPS FOCUSED ON THE ISSUES OF EARLY LITERACY, HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. THESE PROJECTS SERVED STUDENTS FROM THE JACKSON AREA AND INCLUDED ACTIVITIES IN READING, WRITING, MATH, MUSIC/DRAMA, PHYSICAL FITNESS, ARTS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND COLLEGE READINESS. LESSONS ALSO FOCUSED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF STAYING IN SCHOOL. ADDITIONALLY, VOLUNTEERS COORDINATED MEALS AND SNACKS, MOTIVATIONAL ASSEMBLIES AND FIELD TRIPS.THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON PARTNERED WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER JACKSON TO AWARD OVER $100,000 IN GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF SPECIAL INITIATIVES AND LESSONS SUBMITTED BY JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON VOLUNTEERS PARTNERED WITH THE MISSISSIPPI FOOD NETWORK TO PACK AND DELIVER CLOSE TO 5,400 BACKPACKS WITH NUTRITIOUS FOODS FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AT BROWN AND JOHNSON ELEMENTARY. VOLUNTEERS ALSO STOCKED AND STAFFED A FOOD PANTRY FOR ENTIRE FAMILIES TO COME AND RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS FOODS. THOSE FAMILIES WERE IDENTIFIED BY SCHOOL NURSES AND TEACHERS AS BEING "FOOD INSECURE" OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL.THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON VOLUNTEERS ALSO EXPANDED INTO SEVERAL NEW COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, INCLUDING A MONTHLY LECTURE SERIES FOR ADULTS ACCOMPANIED BY DINNER AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS, INCLUDING AUTISM, ADHD, PARENTING THE YOUNG CHILD, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION, AND HEALTHY HABITS.JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON VOLUNTEERS RECEIVED MORE THAN 9,000 HOURS OF LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO BE EQUIPPED TO WORK AS LEADERS IN OTHER SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE JACKSON AREA COMMUNITY. THE ULTIMATE RUMMAGE SALE, THE JUNIOR LEAGUE JUMBLE, WAS HELD FOR THE 5TH YEAR. THE JUMBLE, WHICH SERVES AS BOTH A COMMUNITY AND FUND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, PROVIDES SHOPPERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE GENTLY USED MERCHANDISE AT BARGAIN PRICES.IN ADDITION, THE 6TH ANNUAL TOUCH-A-TRUCK JACKSON EVENT WAS HELD IN THE SPRING AT TRUSTMARK PARK. VOLUNTEERS HELPED OVER 1,600 CHILDREN FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS EXPLORE DIFFERENT TRUCKS AND SERVICE EQUIPMENT, FREE OF CHARGE, DURING FIELD TRIP FRIDAY. THE FUNDS RAISED ON SATURDAY THROUGH THIS DUAL COMMUNITY AND FUND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT HELPED SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE LEAGUE WHILE PROVIDING A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN THE JACKSON AREA. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON DONATED AN ADDITIONAL $200,000 TO THE BATSON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL EXPANSION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, GROWING CLOSER TO COMPLETING THEIR $1,000,000 PLEDGE.THE JUNIOR LEAGUE'S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION EFFORTS WERE INCREASED IN THE PAST YEAR AND INCLUDED SMALL WORKSHOP-STYLE TRAINING SESSIONS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON HOSTED ITS INAUGURAL DAY OF SERVICE PROJECT, WHICH COINCIDED WITH THE NATIONAL MLK DAY OF SERVICE INITIATIVES. THE LEAGUE PARTNERED WITH CORPORATE SPONSORS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AND MEMBERS TO PUT ON TEN HALF-DAY SERVICE PROJECTS. OVER 400 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THESE EFFORTS, WHICH ALLOWED THE LEAGUE TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “The junior league of jackson ms, inc. (jlj) is an organization of women promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. the jlj is a charitable organization whose purpose is to improve the quality of life of those in the community and make a measurable impact by enriching the community through building partnerships and inspiring shared solutions.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “To promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women & improve communities.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is MS as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 805 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, JACKSON, MS, 39202.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has 5 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $160,900.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1941.
- The organization pays $258,513 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $108,959 in fundraising expenses.
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