Junior League of Greenville SC

‼️ Capacity Building Grant Applications‼️
Due this Friday, August 30th by 11:59pm
All info can be found including the link to apply on our website jlgreenville.org.
About the Grants:
•Applicants must be a registered 501(c)3
•Applicants must be located in Greenville County, South Carolina
•Applications should address one (or both) of JLG’s Focus Areas: Human Trafficking and Economic Mobility
•The number of awards and individual funding of amounts up to $15,000/grant are subject to the availability of JLG Funds
•Applicants may propose Existing or New Projects
•Applicants are required to provide JLG Member Volunteer Opportunities
For more information, please visit our website and if you have specific questions, email the Grants Committee Chairperson at [email protected]

👑 Happy Women’s Equality Day 👑

The first meeting of the Junior Charities (which would later become The Junior League of Greenville) took place on Thursday, September 12, 1929 at the home of the League’s first President, Jane Cardwell. Throughout this year, we look forward to sharing interesting nuggets of information surrounding the Leagues’ 95 years of work in and around the community. 👩‍🏫📚🎞️

#1929

August: At a Glance. 🗓️
August is on track to be a busy month. Mark your calendars and signup for events in Member Essentials.

There’s still time to join before we start our new year. Learn more about what it means to at our New Member Info Session tomorrow at 12pm via Zoom. Signup for more information on our website. 💻🌿

Who doesn’t love curling up with a good book? 📕📚

It’s not too late to sign up to for our next Mahjong 101 course with Haymahj ! This course will feature an in-depth tutorial of game play with a chance to practice your new skills and play against other JLG members. This course (or previous game knowledge) is also a prerequisite for participating in the mahjong SIG.

The course is $60 and includes instructions, supplies, and food and drink. Please arrive between 6-6:30 to be ready for instruction at 6:30. Sign up directly with Haymahj: https://haymahj.as.me/schedule.php

Today, we commemorate in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to declare the end of the Civil War and the liberation of approximately 250,000 enslaved individuals in Texas. This momentous occasion occurred two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Click here to learn more: https:// nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/our-
american-story-juneteenth.

Get ready to bloom at JLG Day at Denver Downs Farm's South Carolina Sunflower Festival! Acres of jaw-dropping sunflower varieties, family fun with 30+ attractions, friendly farm animals, yummy eats, and toe-tapping live music!

JLG Day will be held on Saturday, June 29 (rain date Sunday, June 30) from 2-4 PM. Discounted tickets are available to Junior League members! Use code JLSunflowers2024 at checkout. Tickets are on sale now. Grab them directly from the Denver Downs website: https://www.denverdownsfarm.com/sunflower-festival

We will have two designated tables under the Pavilion to relax and mingle in addition to the discounted tickets.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase at concessions. This is a family friendly event.

Don’t forget sunscreen, bug spray and any other items that you might need on a hot day!

We extend a huge thank you to Denver Downs Farm for hosting us and are looking forward to this great event!

to our final General Membership Meeting of the 2023-2024 League year!

What a great time celebrating all the achievements of and fun had by the !

Congratulations to Marva Livingston for receiving the inaugural JLG Scholarship in honor of Katina “Tina” Hampton!

We are honored to help support Marva with a $1,000 scholarship towards her Masters in Trauma-Informed Education.

The scholarship is made possible by generous donations from members.

wishes everyone a safe and happy .

Today we remember and honor those who gave their lives serving our country.

Economic mobility is defined as someone's ability to improve their economic status over the course of their lifetime. has been noted as one of the most challenging places in the country for someone born into poverty to climb the economic ladder.

is proud to collaborate with Pendleton Place, The Family Effect, and United Ministries in helping women improve their economic mobility. Pendleton Place serves children and families experiencing foster care, homelessness, poverty, and other forms of trauma. The Family Effect is working to help. United Ministries serves and empowers those on the transformative journey to self-sufficiency.
The Community Enrichment Committee is providing trained and skilled JLG volunteers to support these organizations in their critical work within our community.

Did you know?: Greenville is the #1 city in SC for S*x Trafficking.

Founded in 2012, Switch is a grassroots organization leading the movement to end s*x trafficking and s*xual exploitation in the Upstate of South Carolina. You can help by donating, volunteering, or choosing to spread awareness.

JLG is proud to support Switch in the fight against s*x trafficking.

Let's shine a light on an incredible organization making a difference in Upstate South Carolina: Family Effect. Their dedicated team works tirelessly to combat addiction, a leading cause of family breakdowns and harm to children in our community. Through fundraising efforts and volunteer recruitment, they support essential, research-based programs at The Phoenix Center of Greenville, providing much-needed assistance to families and children in need. Together, we can raise awareness and support for this vital cause.

The Junior League of Greenville is excited to share the news that our very own Claire Stam, 2023-2024 President, has been selected to the inaugural 40 Under 40 list from The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI)! AJLI has 296 Leagues and over 125,000 Members worldwide.

Winners were evaluated based on three criteria:
Empowerment: The nominee, through her work and community involvement, empowers both herself and others.
Leadership: The nominee demonstrates outstanding leadership in her profession or area of service.
Community Impact: The nominee is actively creating a positive impact on her community.

Congratulations, Claire!

Did you know that as a member of you have a member perk if you plan to purchase or refinance a home?

Join JLG members Michelle Gray with C Dan Joyner and Heather Raney with Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group for Mimosas and Mortgages on Saturday, May 18 at 10am.

This informative session will help those who are looking to purchase their first home or next home. We will look at program requirements, down payment assistance and mortgage options, and the loan process itself. Michelle will help bring to life the offer process and what happens once you find that special home.

Sign up in Member Essentials; space is limited!

Meet Jasmine Road: South Carolina's first two-year residential program for women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Providing love, stability, and empowerment, they offer a safe haven for healing and growth. Let's support their mission to help survivors thrive.

Did you know that as a member of the Junior League of Greenville you have a member perk available if you plan to purchase or refinance a home? Join JLG members Michelle Gray with C Dan Joyner and Heather Raney with Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group for Mimosas and Mortgages on Saturday, May 18 at 10am. This informative session will help those who are looking to purchase their first home or next home. 🏡

We will look at program requirements, down payment assistance and mortgage options, and the loan process itself. Michelle will help bring to life the offer process and what happens once you find that special home.

Space is limited, so sign up in Member Essentials today!

Let’s celebrate the 2023-2024 year as we announce our Membership Award Recipients, recap our community impact projects, report on our fund development efforts, and so much more!

The social will begin at 5:30 PM and the meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 PM.

Visit Member Essentials for more information and registration.

The LEAD Committee invites you to join Rachel Lavin, author of "The Doughnut Diaries", professional speaker, Body Love Educator, Certified Health Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer at our final event of the League year.

Takeaways from this final LEAD event include:
*Mindset Mistakes we all make
*Small steps you can make today
*Find your Mantra

Register in Member Essentials.

Did you miss the Kendra Gives Back events earlier this year? There is another special shopping opportunity for members and friends on May 10-11, just in time for Mother’s Day and graduation!

Shop for earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more in-store or online and 20% of sales will go to JLG.

Join us in-store on Friday, May 10 from 12pm until 2pm for light refreshments and the opportunity to view beautiful pieces in-person.

Can’t make it during that time? No worries! You can shop online at kendrascott.com from 9am on Friday, May 10 until 11:59pm on Saturday, May 11 and enter code GIVEBACK-GPOKB for JLG to receive 20% of your purchase.

We are excited to announce Junior League Discount Days at Swoozie's in Greenville! On the second Saturday of each month, shop in-store and mention you are with JLG; you'll receive a 15% discount and 15% of your purchase will go to JLG. Be sure to show off your purchases on social media and tag and Swoozie's Greenville!

Did you miss the Kendra Gives Back events earlier this year? There is another special shopping opportunity for JLG members and friends on May 10-11, just in time for Mother’s Day and graduation! Shop for earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more in-store or online and 20% of sales will go to JLG.

Join us in-store on Friday, May 10 from 12pm until 2pm for light refreshments and the opportunity to view beautiful pieces in-person. Can’t make it during that time? No worries! You can shop online at kendrascott.com from 9am on Friday, May 10 until 11:59pm on Saturday, May 11 and enter code GIVEBACK-GPOKB for JLG to receive 20% of your purchase. Don't miss it!

Kendra Scott

Being able to work alongside agencies that support our is a big reason why so many of our members joined .

April is and on this , we have the volunteers that were able to work with United Ministries for a .

Miss the last Mahjong class? We have one more for you! Learn the basics to your newest obsession... Mahjong!

Students are immersed into the world of Mahjong learning everything from the tiles, to The Card to all of the unique aspects of gameplay including the deal, dancing of the tiles known as The Charleston, and much more. Students will leave this lesson wondering when they’ll get to play again next!

All participants must register and pay through the Swoozie’s Eventbrite (link in bio).

The cost is $65 and you must register by April 30.
All participants will get a $20 Swoozie's gift card as part of their registration.

From all of us at JLG: Thank you to the administrative professionals who make such a difference each and every day!

We especially would like to recognize our own administrative team: Tina Hampton, Sandy Brown, and Betsy Littlejohn-Clarke. Thank you immensely for everything you do for our League! ❤️

Use this holiday to celebrate all the hard-working administrative professionals in your life!