The Junior League of Peoria is currently accepting new members!
Membership is open to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to volunteerism.
The Junior League of Peoria’s 2011-2012 year begins in September 2011. Those interested should contact Kylie Rupe, New Member Chair at krupe@chamber.h-p.org no later than August 1, 2011.
The Junior League of Peoria is a women’s organization of more than 400 active and sustaining members. Since 1936, the League has been committed to promoting voluntarism and to improving the Peoria community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The Peoria Race for the Cure, Family House, Riverfront Playground, JULEP’s Closet, Christmas in April and Keepsacks for Kids are just a few of the past projects attributed to the Junior League’s dedication to the community.
To learn more about the Junior League, please visit www.juniorleagueofpeoria.org.
About the Junior League of Peoria
Founded in 1936, the Junior League of Peoria is an organization of more than 400 members committed to promoting voluntarism and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The Junior League is a volunteer organization for women interested in making an impact in their community. Through its history, the League has played an integral part in the development, improvement, and support of the Peoria community. Long recognized as one of the premier training organizations in the Peoria area, the Junior League provides trained volunteers who donate thousands of hours each year to research community needs and initiate projects or expand current services.
Over the last 75 years, the Junior League has established more than 50 community projects. The Junior League is undertaking its biggest project to date, The Peoria PlayHouse. The Peoria PlayHouse is planned to be an interactive children’s museum that will prepare every young child to learn by offering the hands-on experiences essential for healthy brain development. The Peoria PlayHouse is currently in the capital fundraising phase. For more information, visit www.peoriaplayhouse.org.
The Junior League of Peoria is a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International which represents over 190,000 members. For more information, please visit www.juniorleagueofpeoria.org.