Happy 85th Anniversary, Junior League of Rockford!

The Junior League of Rockford, Inc. is pleased to announce that on Sunday, April 11, 2015, they will celebrate their 85th anniversary as an 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.

Since 1930, the Junior League of Rockford has worked to better the Rockford area by training women to be exceptional volunteer leaders.  Junior League of Rockford members have researched, developed and implemented programs in our area that have impacted more than 10 million lives! The following are projects initiated, developed and implemented by the Junior League of Rockford that are still active, thriving organizations in our community today:

Ken-Rock Community Center (1930)

Washington Park Community Recreation Center (1957)

Stepping Stones (1970)

Bright Side Adult Day Center (1973)

Discovery Center Museum (1981)

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) (1986)

Youth Services Network (1986)

Rock River Discovery Park (1991)

Domestic Violence Assistance Center (1998)

MAYA’S House (Mothers and Youth Attaining Stability) (2003)

Kids in the Kitchen (2006 – present)

RAISE (Reaching and Inspiring Students for Education) (2007 - 2011)

Girls on Their Way (2011 – 2013)

Backpack Buddies (2013 – present)

A celebration of its members will take place following the City Council Meeting on Monday, April 6, 2015. From April 6 throughout the next year, 85th anniversary celebrations will continue to celebrate the Junior League of Rockford accomplishments to date as well as plans for the future!