Wise Penny – New Hours

The Wise Penny will be open on Thursdays 2-7pm; Fridays 10-5pm; Saturdays 10-5pm; and Sundays 12-5pm. We are accepting donations every Saturday from 10:00-4:00pm. For safety and liability purposes our staff cannot remove donations from your vehicle, and any donations left outside of the store will not be accepted.

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

The Wise Penny is hiring a Store Manager!

The Junior League of Baltimore is hiring a full-time Wise Penny Store Manager. Job description is available here. Please email your resume to fundraisingvp@jlbalt.org      

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

In Memorium: Past President Elizabeth “Betsy” Seiler McDonald

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Elizabeth “Betsy” McDonald passed away on April 5, 2022.  Betsy was a long-time member of the Junior League of Baltimore and served as President from 1967 to 1969.  She was known both in the League and throughout the community for her extraordinary commitment and… 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

Spring Flower Fundraiser to support the JLB Young Woman Leadership Scholarship

The Junior League of Baltimore and White House Nursery are teaming up again to support the Junior League of Baltimore Scholarship Committee! This spring, brighten up your home, fill your window boxes, or celebrate your Mom for Mother’s Day with our offering of beautiful geraniums, hanging baskets, flowering annuals, herb and veggies. All proceeds will… Read More

2022 Young Woman Leadership Scholarship

The Junior League of Baltimore’s 2022 Young Woman Leadership Scholarship application is now open! This annual scholarship program awards $2,000 to a Maryland female graduating senior who has performed outstanding leadership during her high school years. Click here to learn more about the scholarship and to submit an application! The application will be open from… Read More