Happy New Year, The Junior League of Austin (JLA)! The new year is always an exciting time. It’s a time filled with resolutions, hopes, and so many opportunities. There are many ways to celebrate the new year. Below are a few ways to make 2023 the best yet! Master a new skill. February…
The collaboration with The Junior League of Austin (JLA), its partners, and the community has cultivated a fantastic outreach opportunity. If you have volunteered with Coats for Kids, I am sure you recall the first time witnessing the excitement of a child receiving a new coat and the fulfillment and joy that stem from…
What could possibly be better than chips, queso, and margaritas? How about providing a growing child with a new pair of shoes, healthy food to fill their tummies, or multiple coats for kids this holiday season? As part of its promotion for the annual holiday market A Christmas Affair, The Junior League of Austin (JLA)…
Fall is officially here. It’s a season when things feel cozy and the activities are endless. Grab yourself a pumpkin spice latte, and take part in some fun activities around Austin before the holiday season begins! Fall Festivals Austin and the surrounding areas have fall festivals that are fun for the whole family. They’re…
There is no better way to begin a new season in Austin than to visit a local farmers’ market. This Austin experience has something for everyone, from live music to warm empanadas and freshly harvested kale. The Junior League of Austin and Sustainable Food Center Partnership Since 2014, The Junior League of Austin…
A Junior League of Austin community placement spotlight. We have all heard the saying “reading is fundamental”’— and it’s true! But the Austin-area nonprofit, BookSpring takes this saying and puts it into action. A community partner of The Junior League of Austin (JLA), BookSpring’s mission is to build literacy skills and motivation to…
Can you all believe it is already time to start a new League year? The beginning of a new year is always so exciting. There are new faces, new opportunities, and new placements. But the beginning of a new year can also be overwhelming and take some time to get back into the swing of…
There’s an organization in town helping the next generation of community members understand the importance of giving back. Marissa Vogel wanted to ensure her young daughters were community-focused. She says, “If [my] children were to grow into adults who cared about making a difference, they needed to learn a sense of responsibility for the…
When I meet a member of The Junior League of Austin (JLA), I am continually impressed by the Renaissance women who make up our League. This could not be more true of JLA Sustaining member Gay Gaddis. Gay Gaddis founded T3 (The Think Tank), an award-wining advertising agency, and grew it into the largest independent,…
The Junior League of Austin (JLA) is just 12 years away from celebrating its centennial. Since its founding in February 1934, JLA has welcomed many women and housed a variety of community-centered events and programs. One such program, the Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program (HMDP), started in 1992 with the goal of empowering young Latina women to…