Heidi Daniel Honored as JLB’s 2022 Woman of Distinction

The Junior League of Baltimore is pleased to announce that Heidi Daniel, President and CEO of Enoch Pratt Free Library, has been selected as the 2022 Woman of Distinction.  This award is given annually to an outstanding community leader who inspires others to serve and lead, while also achieving individual success.  Whether breaking new ground,… Read More

The Junior League of Baltimore Announces Scholarship Winners

The Junior League of Baltimore is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Charu Singh as the 2022 recipient of its Young Woman Leadership Scholarship.  A soon to be graduate of Glen Burnie High School, Ms. Singh is a National AP Scholar.  This inspiring change maker has been honored with both the United Nations National… Read More

In Memoriam: Past President Mary Ellen Thomsen

The Junior League of Baltimore regretfully shares that Past President Mary Ellen Thomsen passed away on April 18, 2022.  Mary Ellen was a long-time supporter of the League and served as President from 1971-1973. Supported in part by a scholarship won through a state-wide debate competition, Mary Ellen attended and became a graduate of Radcliff… Read More

Junior League of Baltimore Members Selected to Maryland’s Top 100 Women

The Junior League of Baltimore is pleased to announce that JLB member Josephine Bahn and sustaining member Faith Thomas have been named 2022 Maryland Top 100 Women honorees. This award recognizes high-achieving Maryland women who are making an impact through their leadership, community service and mentoring.  Ms. Thomas, who has extensive nonprofit, civic and community-based… Read More

Junior League of Baltimore New Member Class Fall 2022

The Junior League of Baltimore (JLB), a women’s leadership development organization, will begin accepting applications for its fall 2022 new member class this summer. Prospective members will be invited to attend one or more of the events hosted by JLB to learn about the League’s Mission; training, leadership and service opportunities; and benefits of joining. … Read More

President Elect Kara D. Beverly Receives Leading Women Award

The Junior League of Baltimore is pleased to announce that President Elect, Kara D. Beverly, has been named one of Maryland The Daily Record’s Leading Women for 2021.  Leading Women recognizes women age 40 or younger for the tremendous accomplishments they have made so far in their careers. They are selected by a panel of… Read More

Join Us! Applications now being accepted for the 2021 Fall New Member Class

The Junior League of Baltimore (JLB), a women’s leadership development organization, is currently accepting applications for its fall 2021 class.  Prospective members are invited to attend one or more of the events hosted by JLB to learn about the League’s mission, community programs and benefits of joining.  With the Covid-19 pandemic in mind, some of… Read More

Little Black Dress Initiative 2021

Join the Junior League of Baltimore May 3-7 for the Little Black Dress Initiative, a week to raise awareness of the League’s Mission and community partners.  With focus areas on housing inequality, food insecurity, and period poverty, JLB works with our partners to tackle some of the issues that affect women in Baltimore and the… Read More

JLB Board Member Kara D. Beverly Named to Affordable Housing Work Group

The Junior League of Baltimore is delighted to announce that Kara D. Beverly, Secretary of the 2020-2021 Board of Directors, has been named to the Baltimore County Affordable Housing Work Group.  Baltimore County committed to supporting and incentivizing the creation of 1,000 affordable rental housing units by 2027 under the Voluntary Compliance Agreement between the… Read More