JLR LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT – MEET OUR LEADERS

                Meet our current President Ms. Gail Reid-Vestal. When asked what do you like best about the Junior League of Raleigh, Gail replied, “Seeing the collective impact we can make in our community.”   Meet President-Elect, Lanier McRee. When asked what do you like best about the Junior… Read More

My Breast Cancer Journey

by Lori Edwards, Sustainer Each October. brings a level of anxiety and grief that continues to blind side me, even in the fifth October since finding a lump in my breast. Maybe its the total pink out and all the “pink” events, maybe it’s the fact that October was the month in 2017 where scans… Read More

Women Who: Lead

A leader motivates people to achieve a common goal. In the Junior League of Raleigh, we know women make great leaders and during Women’s History Month this year, we have taken time to recognize women who are forward thinking and women who inspire. This week we focus on women who lead. Coaching and leadership development… Read More

Annual Day of Giving Receives National Award

In 2017-2018, we launched a new initiative, JLR’s Day of Giving, to help raise funds to support our mission and broaden our impact in the community. We were honored to receive an award for the fundraiser at the recent Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) annual conference. The honorable mention in Fund Development recognized the… Read More

JLR Day of Giving Surpasses Fundraising Goal for 2nd Year in a Row

For the second year in a row, the Junior League of Raleigh’s Day of Giving has surpassed its fundraising goal. The League has raised close to $100,000 since the event’s inception last year. Monies raised support the Junior League of Raleigh’s Annual Fund, which helps us feed hungry children, nurture families in transition and empower women to… Read More

A Lifetime of Public Service: Cheri Beasley

  On March 7,  Cheri Beasley answered the call to become the first African-American woman to serve as Chief Justice of the N.C. Supreme Court. In our state’s history, she is only the fourth woman to hold that position. In our nation’s history, only three other African-American women have ever served as Chief Justice of… Read More

Feeding Hungry Children in our Community

Feeding hungry children has become one of the Junior League of Raleigh’s top priorities. In just eight years, JLR’s BackPack Buddies program has gone from serving eight children at one elementary school to feeding more than 250 kids each week at five elementary schools. League members also now feed the children we serve at StepUp… Read More

Lessons from an Educated Debutante

In the new year, we often resolve to incorporate positive changes into our lives, whether it’s to eat better or exercise more. While physical health is important, it’s also crucial to pay attention to our mental health. So many of us women spend our mental energy on the demands of everyday life. It’s easy to… Read More

Sharing Our Home with the Community

The Julia Jones Daniels Center for Community Leadership (CCL) may be one of Hillsborough Street’s best kept secrets. Not only is it the Junior League of Raleigh’s headquarters, it also serves as a community resource, offering convenient, accessible and economical meeting space rental for an array of organizational needs.   “The CCL really is the… Read More

Top 5 Highlights from A Shopping SPREE! 2018

At the Junior League of Raleigh’s annual A Shopping SPREE!, we like to say that the best gifts give back. For League members, the event offers immeasurable gifts of learning, leading and service while making memories and engaging with our local community. Here are highlights from November’s event! 1) Awarding $15,000 to three well-deserving organizations… Read More