The Junior League of Portland, Maine
The Junior League of Portland Maine, Inc. is a non-profit organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.The Junior League of Portland reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.
To our members, we provide opportunities for personal growth and long-term success in an environment which respects differences and individual needs.
To our community, we are a neighbor who is responsive, dedicated, charitable, and accountable with a record of success.
To our collaborators, we are a colleague who fosters relationships which are mutually beneficial and based on expertise, respect, honesty, and trust.
To our funders, we recognize that to maintain the long-term growth of our organization and the constituencies we serve that it is essential to support a sound financial strategy.
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Latest news
JLP Community Award and Grant ApplicationThe Junior League of Portland is pleased to extend an invitation this year for non-profit agencies to apply for the JLP's Community Award. The Community Award also includes a $2,000 grant that can be used for new initiatives, existing initiatives or operating expenses. All applications submitted must fit into the League's focus area of "Food Insecurity and Hunger." Applications must be postmarked by 2/1/09 and the recipient will be notified at the end of April.
Download Community Award and Grant Application
JLP Campaign Kicks Off!
The JLP presented a $2,000 check to 21 Reasons during the "Joining Hands for a Better Community" DIAD rally on April 26.
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Junior League of Portland Logowear
There is a huge variety of items - all of which will be embroidered with the JLP logo, made to order. Proceeds will help support the JLP mission.
Get your logowear and support the JLP
RSVP is Back!
JLP is reprinting a Special Edition of "RSVP, An Invitation to Maine Cooking" to commemorate the 85th Anniversary of the Junior League of Portland
Order your RSVP
JLP is recipient of the Kids First Center Libby McLeod Award
JLP is recipient of the Kids First Center Libby McLeod Award to be presented on May 29 at 6 at the Woodlands Club.
Kids First Gala details