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Developing Women to
Strengthen Our Communities
For more than 80 years, the JLM has responded to the needs of our community. We have awarded millions of dollars and countless volunteer hours to worthy organizations in Montgomery.
Our focus area is "strengthening families." Our members are committed to improving the lives of others with programs that address areas such as parenting, health and well-being, early childhood intervention, life skills development, domestic violence, education and children and youth in general.
Our membership of more than 800 women contributes over 20,000 hours in volunteer services each year. (read more)
Community Highlights
On Thursday April 24, 2008, Junior League of Montgomery President Leah Stephens assisted the Montgomery Volunteer and Information Center (VIC) in presenting our area volunteer of the year awards. Click on the VIC logo above to read more about this community collaboration between the League and VIC. You may also click here to view a photo gallery of yesterday's awards celebration. Special guest speaker for yesterday's event was First Lady of Alabama Patsy Riley.
Community News
On Thursday March 14, 2008, Junior League member Katherine A. Jackson was named a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama, Inc. 
Katherine, along with Judge Lynn Bright, Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb, Roberta Collins, Jenny Ives and Lois Jenkins, were recognized as women who model the ideals of the Girl Scout mission – courage, confidence and character. Some of Katherine’s volunteer activities outside the League include conducting pro bono consulting for other non-profits like Brantwood Children’s Home and the Family Guidance Center. She has also served on Leadership Montgomery’s Board of Directors and the Jimmy Hitchcock Selection Committee. Elizabeth Brent, CEO of the Girls of Southern Alabama, noted that Katherine and the other award recipients were true heroes for young girls to emulate. Congratulations Katherine!
Grant Applications Available
If you are interested in finding out how to become one of our community partners in the future, please read the Request a Grant to apply form for the 2008-2009 League year.
Click here to download 2008 Project Proposal Form
News Update
Did you know...
• After just one year on probation, the Junior League of Montgomery was established in 1926. This happened just 15 years after the first Junior League was formed in New York.
• In 1979, Provisional courses were held with meetings three times a week from 9:30am to 2 pm for six weeks.
• With the guidance of the Museum Task Force and $30,000, the League introduced “ArtWorks” to the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts in 1988.
• During the last Saturday of the inaugural Decorator ShowHouse, League members participating with Rebuilding Together community placement helped to restore a local residence. Talk about tying it together….
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