The Junior League of Baltimore is proud to announce that Mary Helfrich, Past President of the Board of Directors (2012-2013), has been named to the Maryland’s Top 100 Women Circle of Excellence. The annual list of Top 100 Women has been selected by The Daily Record for twenty-six years, highlighting the achievements of leaders in… Read More
In the face of the continuous rise in violence and discrimination against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community in the United States, The Junior League of Baltimore, along with The Association of Junior Leagues International, reaffirms our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, which condemns discrimination, racism and racial injustice. As a leading… Read More
An important leader of the women’s suffrage movement in Baltimore, “Gussy” Chissell was an officer of the Progressive Women’s Suffrage Club and held a leadership position in the Women’s Cooperative Civic League. Together with her neighbor Margaret Gregory Hawkins and activist Estelle Young, Ms. Chissell played an essential role in the securing the right to… Read More
On January 6, 2021, Junior League Members around the world witnessed what was irreconcilable with our values: a direct and violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and on the pillars of American civic leadership. We unequivocally condemn: acts that undermine fundamental democratic ideals and the rule of law; racism, antisemitism, and hate; and the unequal… Read More
Kathy Armstrong, Past President of the Junior League of Baltimore, has been nominated and selected as a recipient of the 2020 Mayor’s Business Recognition Award for her ongoing PB&J sandwich charity drive. On behalf of the Mayor of the City of Baltimore, the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) and the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC), this award is… Read More
The Junior League of Baltimore (JLB), a women’s leadership development organization, is currently accepting applications for its spring 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, JLB has… Read More
The Junior League of Baltimore is proud to once again sponsor Johns Hopkins Medicine’s A Woman’s Journey conference. Due to Covid-19 this event will be held via Zoom on Saturday, November 7, 2020, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Plenary presenter Dr. Sherita Golden is an endocrinologist and vice president and chief diversity officer for… Read More
The Junior League of Baltimore is proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its owned and operated thrift store – the Wise Penny, located at 5902 York Road in Baltimore. Since 1970, the Penny, as it’s affectionately called, has been a source for quality new and gently used clothing and household goods as well as served… Read More
On October 12th we recognize Indigenous People’s Day, where we have the intentional opportunity to celebrate and honor Native American histories and cultures, and recognize the impact they have on our country. In recognition this year, we want to share the practice of Land Acknowledgement. A Land Acknowledgement is a formal statement that recognizes and respects Indigenous Peoples as… Read More
On September 18, 2020, pioneer, role model, activist, and icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away leaving behind a massive legacy for all people. As only the second woman to serve as an American jurist in the highest court of the nation, The Supreme Court, she has paved the way for all people. She served on… Read More
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