JUNIOR LEAGUE OF STAMFORD NORWALK INC
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Women
Location
748 POST RDDARIEN, CT 06820 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.jlsn.org
Organization Information
Mission Statement
The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Description
The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc. (JLSN) acts as a catalyst for innovative community leadership focusing on the positive development of women and children. Founded in 1923, JLSN has founded or participated in the establishment of more than 88 community agencies including the Maritime Aquarium, the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, and the Fairfield County Women’s Center.
Since 2013, JLSN's primary focus has been on improving school readiness and literacy among elementary school children while continuing to support ongoing community programs and Done in a Day service initiatives. JLSN has over 350 active and sustaining members residing in Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston, Westport, and Ridgefield.