Women Building Better Communities

The Junior League of Minneapolis: Catalysts for lasting community change since 1923

Annual Fund

Supports our mission to train women to become community and civic leaders through JLM-led community programs which help to close the opportunity gap.

Lasting Connections

Celebrating 98+ years in Minneapolis!

Community Projects

Building a better Minneapolis through projects and services that provide direct and meaningful impact to the greater Minneapolis community

Honoring Kit Schmoker

The Junior League of Minneapolis honors Catherine "Kit" Schmoker, 2022-23 recipient of the Katharine Phelps Lifetime Achievement Award.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MINNEAPOLIS HONORS CATHERINE “KIT” SCHMOKER, RECIPIENT OF 2022-23 KATHARINE PHELPS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

posted on August 2, 2022

The Junior League of Minneapolis (JLM), a nearly 100-year-old nonprofit rooted in the philosophy of community service, voluntarism and personal development, is pleased to announce that Catherine “Kit” Schmoker is the recipient of its highest honor, the Katharine Phelps Lifetime Achievement Award. Kit personifies the JLM’s commitment to social responsibility and generosity. Throughout her lifetime,… Read More

JLM Presents: Toss for a Cause

posted on April 21, 2022

For Immediate Release April 15, 2022 PROGRAM CONTACT: Elizabeth Nelson, president@jlminneapolis.org MEDIA CONTACT: Amanda Theisen, communications@jlminneapolis.org The Junior League of Minneapolis Presents: Toss for a Cause Cornhole tournament will raise funds to support JLM community initiatives Minneapolis, Minn. — The Junior League of Minneapolis proudly presents its inaugural Toss for a Cause fundraiser on Saturday,… Read More

A statement from the Junior League of Minneapolis Board of Directors

posted on April 13, 2021

The Junior League of Minneapolis stands with our community in advocating against racism. For many, the killing of Daunte Wright resurrects the same range of emotions from processing the killing of George Floyd, Philando Castile, and many others: anger, sadness, fear, and an urge to create change around us and within ourselves. At the core… Read More

Events

Oct03

Little Black Dress Initiative

Oct 3, 2022 - Oct 7, 2022
Nov02

Bottles, Bags & Bingo

A Legacy of Leadership

Founded in 1923, the Junior League of Minneapolis has a long history of community impact including the Clothes Line from 1950 to 2005 and playing a founding role in Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, Free Arts Minnesota, the Jeremiah Program, and much more.

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Community Impact

30 Million Words

Launched in 2017, 30 Million Words is committed to increasing the number of words heard by low-income children

Between the Lines

Strengthening the bond between child and parent/caretaker during a lengthy separation

Hands-on Math Engineering and Science (H.O.M.E.S.)

Engaging and equipping parents with ways to continue math, engineering and science activities at home through hands-on projects

Helping Hands

Meeting short-term needs of over 20 community partners by offering ‘done-in-a-day’ shifts to Junior League of Minneapolis members

LeagueAires

Bringing the joy and healing power of music to older adults and to those with special needs

Wallin Scholarship

Supporting female high school seniors in the quest for higher education and all the opportunities that it can bring

Support our Mission

The Junior League of Minneapolis is supported through individual donations, corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations. Learn more about how you can be a supporter of the Junior League of Minneapolis and our work to develop women leaders through services and projects that benefit the greater Minneapolis community.