| The Junior League of Summit, Inc. (JLS) 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 JLS reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.
Learn MORE about our commitment to our community and how you can help. |
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Reaching Out Statement
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The Junior League of Summit, Inc., reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest and commitment to voluntarism.
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Join Us
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Join more than 500 dynamic women working together to make a positive difference in our community! For more information, please e-mail jlsoffice@yahoo.com or call the JLS office (908) 273-7349. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Provisional Wine and Cheese
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Want to join us? Or just learn more? Please attend the Provisional Wine and Cheese PartyThis event will give you ample information in regards to the service work and also the fun involved with The Junior League of Summit. Thursday, September 4th at 7:30PM
Please RSVP to jlsoffice@yahoo.com
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Community Collaboration
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Over the years, the Summit Junior League has provided support to many community organizations through projects and grants including:
- The Interfaith Council for the Homeless - Women’s Resource Center - AIDS Resource Foundation - City of Summit Dept. of Youth Services - The Connection for Women and Families - Summit Public Schools - Morris-Union Jointure Developmental Learning Center - Summit Child Care Centers - Children's Specialized Hospital - Summit Speech School -Special Olympics New Jersey
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JLS Thrift Shop
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In operation since 1934, the Thrift Shop is owned and operated by the JLS. All profits benefit the JLS community service projects and grants. We welcome donations of clean and in good condition clothing, household items and small furniture. Click here to learn more.
37 DeForest Avenue, Summit
908-273-7344 Tues, Wed, Fri 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Thurs 9:30 am – 8:00 pm Sat 9:30 am – 5:00 pm |
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Upcoming Events
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Members, let's start the year off right! With fun, of course! Join our FALL KICK-OFF Party!
Join us for a fun filled evening of cocktails and dancing on Saturday, September 6th at Chatham Fish & Game to jump start the upcoming JLS year! Spouses are welcome! Invitation coming soon! Look forward to seeing you there!
Also save the date for our Thursday, October 16th 'mission based' Tech Talk & Cocktail Party, details to follow.
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In the News!!!
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Our Thrift Store was in the news!!!Our Thrift Store was recently profiled in the Alternative Press , a blog that covers news from Summit, Berkeley Heights and New Providence. Click here to read the article.
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Fast Facts!!!
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· Was founded in 1929 as the Summit Junior Service League and members have contributed over a million hours of community service.- Is one of over 290 Leagues in the United States, Mexico, Canada and the United Kingdom belonging to the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc., totaling over 170,000 members. - Is focused on advancing the interests of children and families in and around the communities of Berkeley Heights, Chatham, New Providence and Summit, New Jersey.
· Has returned over $3,000,000 to community in the form of grants, projects, programs and scholarships. These funds are raised primarily at the JLS Thrift Shop, located in Summit.
· Has a Community Project Endowment Fund which surpassed its goal of $50,000 in 2005. Community projects will now benefit from the interest generated.
Established in 2003, in partnership with the Interfaith Council for the Homeless, the first SAFE House for victims of domestic violence in Union County. The house was made possible by a $500,000 gift from the JLS to the Interfaith Council
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