Junior League of Dallas

Founded in 1922, the Junior League of Dallas, Inc. trains members for effective participation in the community and is dedicated to the belief that volunteer service is an essential part of responsible citizenship.

Our Members

The Junior League of Dallas, JLD, is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The membership is a diverse group of more than 5,000 women who annually give more than 120,000 uncompensated hours of service to the projects and agencies supported by the Junior League of Dallas.  Active members range in age from 22 to 49, and 74% are employed outside the home.  They serve on numerous boards and coalitions throughout the community.

Our Accomplishments

• In 2009-2010, Active members gave over 120,000 uncompensated hours of service to 43 Junior League of Dallas community projects and several service support committees. Additionally, Provisionals donated over 8,500 service hours through Provisional Projects to meet community needs.
• Junior League members currently serve on 50 community boards and coalitions.
• The JLD grants more than $1 million to support nonprofits in Dallas County, including the 43 agencies in the Community Program, as well as Provisional projects, Community Outreach Impact projects and the Community Assistance Fund. These funds and additional resources also support the training of volunteers, which takes place within the JLD organization and through community volunteer opportunities. JLD funds are raised through donations from JLD members, other individuals, corporations and foundations; additional resources include grants, advertising sales, underwriting and ticket sales for the 2009 Auction & Casino Party, 2010 JLD Ball, JLD Retail, planned giving and commemorative giving.
• The JLD’s new T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute provides a select group of Active members with training on the critical social and community
  needs in Dallas, with the goal of identifying potential leaders who can make a difference in the Dallas community.
• The JLD’s Grants for Innovative Teaching project supports excellence in teaching by awarding grants to Dallas Independent School District teachers for unique programs that are not funded by school budgets. The League awarded approximately $75,000 in grants for the 2009-2010 school year.

Our Events

-  Auction & Casino Party:  Every Fall, the JLD hosts a sold out event which features a silent and live auction, a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament and live entertainment.  The live auction usually includes fabulous items like tickets to the Cowboys vs Chargers game with a tour of Cowboy Stadium; a Nolan Ryan signed jersey; a fur coat from Morris Kaye & Sons firs; trips to Caneel Bay, Calistoga Ranch, Encantado Resort with air transportation provided by American Airlines; an exclusive shopping experience with Abi Ferrin; and jewelry from Amanda Sterrett, Naomi Fine Jewelry, and Susan Saffron Fine Jewelry.

-  Ball:  An appreciation party for all the JLD sponsors.

-  Spring Fashion Show:  This event has attracted some of Dallas ’ great designers such as Abi Ferrin and Oscar Fierro to create one or two unique pieces as a part of a fashion design challenge.  One winner will be selected and announced that evening. All five unique creations will be displayed at Dillard’s in NorthPark Center for one week following the event.

Every $1 given to the community through the Junior League of Dallas is tripled in value by our volunteers’ time; each year, that amounts to $1 million and 120,000 volunteer hours for the areas of Art, Education, Family Preservation, Health, Poverty Intervention, and Violence Intervention.”