In addition to our “signature projects”, the Junior League of Ann Arbor awards Flexifund Grants to various community organizations each year. An annual offering by JLAA, Flexifund grants are awarded to local organizations who apply for financial assistance in the amount of $1000 or less for projects appropriate to the League’s focus areas. Read More...
On the football fields, U of M and OSU are historically known rivals. This year we are put this rivalry to good use!
The Junior Leagues of Ann Arbor and Columbus battled in the fall of 2009 for our 1st Annual Food Drive! JLAA collected 1830 food items which were donated to the SOS food bank. Read More...
Strong Moms, Strong Girls: Creating Healthy Female Relationships
This is a collaboration between the JLAA and the University of Michigan Center for Child and Family (UCCF). The purpose of this partnership is to develop programs to address the growing problem of young female aggression by helping mothers and daughters become more capable to deal with situations as they arise, as well as helping area schools address it more comprehensively and effectively. Read More...
SOS Community Services responds with care and respect to families in need by working in partnerships that result in economic, family, and residential stability. The JLAA – SOS partnership focuses on 3 initiatives: providing emergency food and personal hygiene items, promoting childhood literacy, and the development and execution of parenting programs and play groups. Read More...
For more than six years, Girls Group has developed self-sufficiency in teenage girls in the Ann Arbor area from high risk, disadvantaged backgrounds. This alliance of women is dedicated to helping high school girls achieve emotional and economic security through expanded educational and professional opportunities. Read More...
Junior Leagues' Kids in the Kitchen
Junior Leagues' Kids in the Kitchen program is a national program created by the Association of Junior Leagues International, and addresses the growing issue of childhood obesity and nutrition. This year we held our second annual event for children emphasizing good eating habits, nutrition information, and the importance of exercise in our daily routines. Read More...
In addition to our “signature projects”, the Junior League of Ann Arbor selects many community projects each year to support with volunteer hours and grants. These efforts are both large and small, providing short-term volunteer assistance to over 28 non-profit organizations in need during the year. Read More...
The Junior League of Ann Arbor is united with nine Junior Leagues in Michigan under the Michigan State Council of Junior Leagues (MSC). Each League has one or more representatives that sit on the State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC). SPAC serves as the advocacy arm for these Leagues and chooses a focus every two to three years. Read More...
PAST PROJECTS
Past projects of the Junior Leauge of Ann Arbor include Perry Nursery School, Hands are Not For Hitting, Domestic & Dating Violence Provention Endowment Fund and many more. Read More...
