Every year the Junior League of Long Island sets aside monies from our fundraising efforts to give back to local non-profits on Long Island via our Community Service Fund. On August 6, members Ashley Cohen and Cindy Dwyer, presented One World Girl President and Executive Director Lesley Mazzotta, along with some of their Youth Advisory Team members, with a check for $2,500 to help fund their Leadership Through Creativity program. This arts-based program supports H.S. girls’ development as authentic, powerful and innovative leaders in the world. 
 

 

The second Meet & Greet of the summer was held on August 14th  at Cafe Havana.  It was a great opportunity for members and women interested in learning more about our league to meet each other. A big thank you to everyone who attended, and to the Membership Development committee for organizing the event!
 

JLLI's 2nd Annual Potluck BBQ was held on August 17th at Belmont Lake State Park.  Members enjoyed good food and good company - thank you to everyone who came out! 
 

JLLI Board Members, Committee Chairs and Advisors met together on August 26th at Bryant Library for Leadership Training.  Members discussed policies, procedures and plans for the 2019-2020 League year. Attendees received new JLLI branded swag!  Members also had the pleasure of having Diana O’Neill address them as their keynote speaker. Diana was a JLLI President in 1995-1996, is the retired executive director of the Long Island Volunteer Center, and was the visionary behind Prom Boutique, which will be celebrating it’s 25th year.  It was an inspiring evening!
 

 

 

For Project Playground we will be working with the Andy Foundation in supporting the build at Pal-O-Mine, An Equine Assisted Therapy Center in Islandia on September 28, 2019. A special way to support this year's Project Playground build is to purchase a paver, which will be installed at the entrance to the playground. These would make a great Anniversary or Birthday Gift, Family Tribute or Memorial for a worthy cause. Large Pavers can include several lines to include Group Name, Words of Inspiration or Loving Remembrances.

PAVERS ARE AVAILABLE IN THREE SIZES: 4” x 8” with a $150 donation; 8” x 8” with a $250 donation; or 12” x 12” with a $500 donation. Complete the form and contact Melissa Beyer (mcbeyer24@gmail.com), Project Playground Chair. She will be collecting on behalf of the Andy Foundation for JLLI. 

Deadline is September 13th, 2019.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE PAVER PROGRAM DONATION FORM.

 

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Our Thrift Shop, is our biggest fundraiser, and the proceeds from sales fund all of the programs and projects we do on Long Island. We were recently featured on this list of “Thrift Stores That Help Long Islanders” on LongIsland.com - check it out!

SEASON LAUNCH: WORKING FOR THE COMMON GOOD: PARDON THE DISRUPTION
Featuring: Brian J.G. Lachance, Chief of Staff, United Way Worldwide

Webinar Wednesdays' ninth season launches with a presentation by Brian Lachance, Chief of Staff of United Way Worldwide. The webinar will explore how established nonprofits, including United Way and The Junior League, can remain relevant and responsive in the face of technological and social change. Current disruptions to economic and social environments create both opportunities and challenges for donors, advocates, civic leaders and volunteers working for the common good.
How will organizations across the sector shift and innovate to respond to current trends?
Join the conversation to learn how Junior Leagues and others can take these challenges head on for the benefit of their members and communities

Junior League of Long Island
1395 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn NY 11576
(516) 484-0485 | www.jlli.org