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

Junior League of Des Moines
to Support Obesity Prevention Programs

Following a recent year of research, members of the Junior League of Des Moines have adopted a new community focus - Childhood Obesity.  It is the Junior League of Des Moines' goal to create a community of healthy and active kids by supporting obesity prevention programs throughout Des Moines.  In the coming months, we will be exploring opportunities in the community where Junior League can make the most impact.  In addition, members will be educated to serve as childhood obesity advocates.  To learn more, please contact our volunteer Community Vice President at info@jldesmoines.org.

 

News & Highlights

Junior League Members Receive "Forty Under 40" Honors

Congratulations to three fellow Junior League of Des Moines members who received the Business Record's "Forty Under 40" honor.  Members Deann Cook, Stacy Kluesner, and Jessica Thornton were among the forty nominees.  These individuals were voted as the "up and coming" leaders of our community and were celebrated for their accomplishments and efforts on March 3rd.  Congratulations, Ladies!

 

Junior League Donates Bikes to Trim Kids Program

The Junior League of Des Moines donated 25 bikes and helmets to the Trim Kids program in an effort to support the participants reaching their activity goals!

Our Fundraisers

  

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

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

Junior League Gift Mart
Please join us this year at Gift Mart!
November 19-21, 2009
Polk County Convention Center
Des Moines
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