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Junior League of Greater Princeton, Inc. (CRF ID #82)
ALTERNATE NAME
JLGP
FORMER NAME
Junior League of Central Delaware Valley
ADDRESS
27 Federal City Road,
Ewing, NJ 08638
PHONE
609-771-0525 - Office and answering machine
FAX
609-406-9255
EMAIL
info@jlgp.org
ADMINISTRATOR
Shannon Hartley-Green, President (2005-2006)
Mary Suzanne Powell, President (2006-2007)
CONTACT PERSON
Ellie Calcagno, Secretary
HOURS
TUES: 9:00 AM - NOON; THUR: 9:00 AM - NOON
DESCRIPTION
An organization of 450 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers, with a focus on children's and women's issues. The group identifies a need in the community and trains its members to meet those needs; projects are developed and nurtured until they can be turned over to the community. It offers a unique opportunity for a diverse group of women to receive training, personal insight and fulfillment along with lasting friendships. Member, Association of Junior Leagues International Inc.
SERVICES
Public education/training
Advocacy
Support services - Done in a Day Projects - Organizations in time of crisis
Funding/grants
PROGRAMS
Community Service Grants: Monies awarded annually to non-profit agencies within Mercer and Bucks counties for projects or programs specifically designed to support children and wome's issues.
State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC): Representatives from the eight NJ Junior Leagues, who advocate on behalf of issues impacting women, children, the environment and education.
Annual community projects with 3 organizations in the area which focus on early childhood education and literacy.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Spanish, French
PUBLICATIONS
League Lines (monthly internal newsletter)
Community Newsletter (annual external newsletter)
MEETING PLACE
Most meetings are held at Benjamin Temple House, 27 Federal City Rd., Ewing, or Chapin School, 4101 Princeton Pike, Princeton
MEETING TIME
7:00 PM
MEMBERSHIP
All women over the age of 21 who demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism regardless of race, religion, or national origin.
FEES/DUES
Active - $125 per year; Sustaining - $85; Provisional - $125. Paid yearly.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Designer Showhouse: Fundraiser held every 2-3 years since 1974, drawing more than 10,000 people, which features the work of local designers and landscape architects in transforming a home and its grounds into a magnificent showplace. Next Showhouse is Spring, 2004.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Yearly to college-bound girls who have demonstrated a commitment to volunteerism through a wide range of activities. Applications due late February.
FOUNDED
1921
SUBJECT
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
WOMEN
VOLUNTEER TRAINING AND PLACEMENT
DATE MODIFIED
03-01-06