Leadership and Service Celebrated at JLM’s May Gathering

posted on

The Junior League of Minneapolis hosted its annual May General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Lafayette Club. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Minnetonka, the evening also served as an end-of-year celebration, where members gathered to reflect on another successful League year and recognize outstanding contributions from individuals and partners… Read More

Laura Monn Ginsburg Named to Inaugural 40 Over 40 Class

posted on

The Junior League of Minneapolis is proud to announce that member and Past President Laura Monn Ginsburg has been selected for the inaugural 40 Over 40 Class of 2025! This recognition celebrates outstanding Junior League Members who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, impact, and service in their careers and communities. Selected from across six countries and… Read More

The Junior League of Minneapolis Recognizes Members and Community Partners

posted on

The Junior League of Minneapolis recently held its May General Membership Meeting. Hosted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Wayzata Country Club, the event also doubled as an end-of-year celebration, where we acknowledged the remarkable contributions of our members and community partners during the League year. As part of the evening, we celebrated the… Read More

Join The Junior League of Minneapolis for the Party of the Century

posted on

The Junior League of Minneapolis cordially invites you to join us for a momentous occasion as we mark 100 years of service to our community. This historic evening will honor our past, celebrate our present and ensure our future, and we want you to be a part of it! Date: Friday, May 31, 2024 Time:… Read More

Celebrating a Century of Giving Back

posted on

Celebrating a Century of Giving Back JLM’s Founder’s Day Event Marks 100 Years of Impact Join the Junior League of Minneapolis for an unforgettable evening of celebration and reflection as we mark an incredible milestone in our history! On November 9, 2023, we invite you to join us at the Edina Country Club from 5:00… Read More

Junior League of Minneapolis Awards Grants to Local Nonprofits

posted on

Junior League of Minneapolis Awards Grants to Local Nonprofits The Junior League of Minneapolis is celebrating its 100th anniversary in a big way by awarding $10,000 grants to The Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery and Free Arts, a Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities program. Minneapolis, Minn. — The Junior League of Minneapolis has awarded two… Read More

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

posted on

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

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

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