JLCW members regularly cook, deliver, and serve a nutritious meal to homeless guests at Art’s Community Kitchen at St. Bartholomew’s Church in White Plains.

With the rising demand for diapers and the continued expansion of the program, the JLCW has now fully transitioned operation of the Westchester County Diaper Bank to  The Sharing Shelf.

This signature project continues with visits to children enrolled in Head Start locations. JLCW members read to young students and distribute books and activities for the children to take home.

Each year, the JLCW provides holiday gifts for children from Abbott House, who supports children in foster care and unaccompanied immigrant children. Last year alone, JLCW provided about 700 holiday gifts including toys, school supplies, and warm clothes to children in need.

JLCW, in partnership with Hope’s Door, is dedicated to combating domestic violence, fostering empowerment among survivors and educating all. We focus on transforming the lives of victims by promoting safety, independence, and healing from the trauma of abuse.

JLCW participates in The New York State Public Affairs Committee (NYSPAC), which is the advocacy wing of the Junior Leagues in New York State. We are one of 17 Junior Leagues encompassing over 7500 women across New York State to participate. Through our work with NYSPAC, our mission is to better conditions for women and children in our communities through our legislative agenda.

JLCW offers scholarships to four high school students from our service area each year in May. The young women awarded the scholarships must have demonstrated a commitment to community work over at least a 3 year period. Applications become available in January-February of each year.

The JLCW is the custodian of a historic treasure of the community, Wayside Cottage, which includes providing tours for children’s groups. JLCW has also partnered with local school districts to expand community place-based learning opportunities, and has a number of high school students who perform independent study projects focused on historical research at Wayside.