Community

We’re Creating Fulfilling Leadership Opportunities Throughout Southwest Washington

The Junior League of Lower Columbia offers so much more than local volunteering opportunities! Our League of leaders creates real change by advancing social activism-focused projects that directly benefit the communities of Southwest Washington. By giving women the tools to lead, learn about what it takes to run a non-profit, educating them about their communities’ needs, and helping them put their unique brand of creativity and skill to work, the Junior League of Lower Columbia is making a big impact in Southwest Washington.

Transforming SW Washington Through Community Impact

In the past year, the Junior League of Lower Columbia has helped make a difference by:

  • Providing 2,800 backpacks of food to children experiencing food insecurity.
  • Supporting 10 children through Guardian ad Litem advocacy.
  • Funding critical home repairs for 10 women-led households.
  • Awarding 16 summer camp scholarships to local youth.
  • Providing car seats and bicycle helmets to help keep children safe.
  • Distributing intuitive eating and body positivity resources to 40 participants.
  • Supporting a teen prevention program through community partnership.
  • Helping expand access to advanced cancer care through the Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator.
  • Awarding more than $20,000 in higher education scholarships.
  • Hosting Confidently You!, serving more than 55 middle school girls with leadership, confidence-building, and empowerment programming.
  • Investing in our members through national leadership and training opportunities that strengthen their ability to serve the community.

Together, these initiatives reflect our commitment to developing women leaders and creating lasting, measurable impact throughout Southwest Washington.