JLB Arts – Hyde Park

By: Alexis Arlett JLB Arts – Hyde Park is an arts-based volunteer placement that takes place two Saturdays per month at Boston Renaissance Children’s Charter School. The JLB volunteers and a group of 20 young girls meet and delve into the different aspects of artistic expression. Each session has a different lesson and is led… Read More

JL Boston’s New Public Advocacy Committee Wants to Hear from Members!

By Kristin Halfpenny JL Boston is very excited to roll out its new Public Advocacy Committee, which will tackle larger social issues in Boston. Supported by the League’s mission, the Public Advocacy Committee will work to influence public policy–both legislative and regulatory–and other key stakeholders statewide on critical non-partisan/bi-partisan issues relevant to the League’s mission… Read More

A Fashion Affair: Benefit for Women’s Lunch Place Saturday, March 3, 2018

The Junior League of Boston presents A Fashion Affair – the premier fashion event of the season! Guests will enjoy a delicious brunch as they are treated to a fashion show featuring everyday spring fashions from local stores. Guests will have the opportunity to shop a selection of pop-up shops from local women-owned boutiques and participate in… Read More

Little Black Dress Initiative Kickoff Event Thursday, February 15, 2018

Join us February 15, 2018 from 6-8 pm at Coppersmith Restaurant in South Boston to kick off the Junior League of Boston’s first Little Black Dress Initiative! This celebration of giving will mark the start of The Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) – an advocacy campaign that seeks to raise community awareness on the issue… Read More

Around the World with Learning Circles Charlestown

One of the Junior League of Boston’s signature community placements is Learning Circles, which focuses on developing emotional and physical wellness for pre-adolescent girls. I recently visited the Learning Circles placement at the Boys & Girls Club of Charlestown, which meets every other Tuesday evening. Learning Circles Charlestown serves approximately 25 young girls ages 7-12,… Read More