Building a betterCleveland
Our Mission
The Junior League of Cleveland is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
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How to Join
The Junior League of Cleveland (JLC) has one application period for Provisional members annually. Our recruitment period extends from the middle of July through the middle of September.
Please join us at an upcoming information session to learn more about the JLC, meet current and prospective members, discuss our Provisional Member Program, and discover how you can get involved in giving back to our community as a trained civic leader!
Registration for information sessions is required. Register by clicking on the dates below:
- Wednesday, July 15, 6 p.m. – Virtual Recruitment Session
- Saturday, July 18, 10:30 a.m. – Virtual Recruitment Session
- Tuesday, July 28, 6 p.m. – Virtual Recruitment Session
- Monday, August 10, 7:30 p.m. – Virtual Recruitment Session
- Wednesday, August 19, 6 p.m. – Virtual Recruitment Session
- Saturday, August 29, 10 a.m. – Virtual Recruitment Session
- Thursday, September 3, 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Recruitment Session
- Wednesday, September 9, 6 p.m. – Virtual Recruitment Session
Unable to attend an information session? Watch a brief video that shares an overview of the Provisional Member Program and membership expectations.
Prospective members will also need to complete the application form and submit their payment of $230 by the application deadline. We will be accepting applications for the 2020-2021 class until Sunday, September 20, 2020. If you wish to discuss payment plans or dues payment options, please contact us at membership@jlcleveland.org.
Questions? Contact us!
Our Committment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Association of Junior Leagues International condemns discrimination, racism, and racial injustice in our communities and in our Junior Leagues. Black women and other women of color have been systemically denied equity and inclusion in our economy, education, civic privileges, and responsibilities in the voluntary sector, including in The Junior League. As affirmed by our member Junior Leagues, we are accelerating our efforts to take action and advance definitive, measurable policies and practices that eliminate racism in our countries, our communities, and our Junior Leagues. When we do this, we unlock tremendous power for our communities and realize our vision of women around the world as catalysts for lasting change.
President’s Message
As the President of the Junior League of Cleveland, I am humbled to be leading the team that is charting our course for a new decade. I am working alongside dedicated Board of Directors members Jessica Grashoff, Secretary, Karri King, Treasurer, Anne Fleming, Executive Vice President, Ashley Jenkins, Chair of the Nominating Committee, as well as Kathryn Terrell, Amy Boyd-Kirksey, and Jennifer Dieringer. Heartfelt thanks go out to our past leaders for their tireless efforts and passionate support of the League.
Our Mission is at the heart of all we do: to promote voluntarism, to develop the potential of women, and to improve the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. By adhering to this Mission, we have improved the lives of women and children in the Greater Cleveland community and look forward to continuing to learn and to innovate to meet the unique needs of a changing world.
For over 108 years, the Junior League of Cleveland has empowered women volunteers to improve the lives of women and children in Cleveland. From our own community projects to collaborations with partner organizations, the JLC has addressed some of our community’s greatest challenges and our current issue impact area is improving outcomes for youth aging out of foster care. We are inclusive to all women who want to make a difference and together we are UNSTOPPABLE!
Yours in Service,
Danielle Sobel
President, 2019-2021
Featured Member
Jaclyn Sumer
Learn more about our members by reading about our latest featured member, Jaclyn Sumer!
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We are a growing community of women dedicated to the progress and prosperity of Cleveland
The Junior League welcomes all women who value our Mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities. A volunteer with the Junior League of Cleveland has an opportunity to develop herself and build friendships through the League’s structured and supportive environment while making a positive impact on the community.