The Junior League of Northern Virginia is proud to be a vital force for driving positive community change in Northern Virginia since 1958.
Our programs address childhood obesity, which has broad health consequences for children and families, and affects 1 in 5 children in Northern Virginia.
We support innovative projects & programs that will measurably improve the lives of children in our community by empowering them to make healthy choices.
Training women to become community leaders is in our DNA. Since the first Junior League was founded in 1901, we have been committed to leadership development.
The concept of Women’s History Month began in 1981 when Congress passed Public Law 97-28, authorizing and requesting then President Reagan to proclaim the week of March 7, 1982, as “Women’s History Week.” After petitions from the National Women’s History Project, Congress then passed Public Law 100-9 in 1987, which declared March as “Women’s History… Read More
Grateful for JLNV’s Efforts to End Hunger and Homelessness through the Years The holiday season will be here before we know it, and even though it will likely look different this year, we hope it finds you safely housed with plenty of food on the table. This is not the case for everyone, unfortunately. National Hunger… Read More
MCLEAN, Virginia (October 26, 2020)—The Junior League of Northern Virginia (JLNV) announces The Enchanted Forest, its renowned annual fundraiser, will take place Nov. 21, 2020, virtually for members of the Northern Virginia community. The Enchanted Forest celebrates its 20th year and showcases a whimsical forest of theme-decorated holiday trees available for a silent auction, and enjoy… Read More
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The Junior League of Northern Virginia has a proud legacy of driving positive change for the Northern Virginia community over the past six decades. But we cannot do it alone. Donors like you play an invaluable role in helping to expand JLNV’s community outreach.
We implement community programs focused on promoting active living and lifelong healthy habits.
Each year the JLNV provides grants of funds and volunteer hours to support programs that healthy eating and active living.
The JLNV prepares children for success by addressing childhood obesity through the promotion of nutrition education, which is proven to enrich health, well-being and academic outcomes.
Our roots run deep into the community and have for more than 50 years. The JLNV is also part of a larger organization, the Association of Junior Leagues International, which has worked to foster a spirit of involvement to improve communities worldwide over 100 years.
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