Jlcolumbia.org

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The Junior League of Columbia

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What today is a thriving oranization of 171,000 members in 294 Junior Leagues in four countries (United States, Canada, Mexico and Great Britain) was begun by a single woman in New York City. In 1901, Mary Harriman, together with 85 women, formed the Junior League for the Promotion of Settlement Movements (later called Junior League). League projects included the establishment of orphanages, programs in the fine arts, dental health for children, home nursing, parks and playgrounds. The organization became international when the Montreal Junior League joined in 1912. Association of Junior Leagues International

The Junior League of Columbia, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

The Junior League of Columbia, Inc. seeks to strengthen the health and well-being of the children and families of the Midlands.

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Columbia SC
United States 29205
+1.8032524552

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