Our Mission

The Junior League of Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, Inc. reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism.

Vision

The Junior League of Des Moines will be a primary resource for training, supporting, and connecting aspiring leaders so they grow in capacity to lead and serve through volunteer service. We will improve our community by cultivating relationships and developing effective, targeted programming to meet community needs.

Our Community Projects

Girl Power

A FREE half-day workshop created to empower girls to believe in themselves, meet new friends, and utilize the strengths they possess to be all they can be!  More>

I-Read

I-Read is a free program conducted by the Junior League of Des Moines that celebrates and encourages literacy among school age (K-3) children.  More>

News & Highlights

Philanthropic Fashionistas Charity Auction & Style Show - April 19!

Mark your calendar! Saturday, April 19th 12 noon for an afternoon of style and charity! Tickets $25, please contact the JLDM office at 279-5339 or info@jldesmoines.org for more information!

Junior League of Des Moines Elects 2008-09 Board of Directors!

Twelve members of the Junior League were elected to serve on the Board of Directors for 2008-09 led by Lynn Knudsen, President and Laurie Cosgrove, President-Elect. For more information please read our press release, 2008 officers press release.pdf

Our Fundraisers

Bargain Basket
Thrift Store

520 E. 6th Street
Des Moines, IA
(515) 246-8545

Monday - Saturday
10:00am - 4:30pm

Junior League Gift Mart
November 20 - 22, 2008 at the Hy-Vee Convention Center, West Des Moines

Click here for more information about the Gift Mart
Philanthropic Fashionistas

Saturday, April 19th, 12:00 noon

Embassy Suites on the River
Tickets $25, call 279-5339