How We Help Today

Done in a Day

Members come together to target short term volunteer projects that can be accomplished in a single day. Projects have included but are not limited to:

Assisting children with activities at Museum of Discovery and Science
Feeding the homeless at Broward Partnership for the Homeless
Building homes with Habitat for Humanity for families in need
Collecting gifts for children at Jack and Jill Children's Center to give their caregivers
Participating in National Volunteer Week
and more ....

Childhood Fitness and Nutrition

Programs to successfully address the obesity epidemic affecting children living in Broward County through nutrition education and the promotion of a physically active lifestyle.

Kids in the Kitchen - Children make a healthy snack with JL volunteers after they participate in our annual Kids' Fun Run which is part of our Riverwalk Run event. All children will receive medals upon completion of the Kids' Fun Run as well as nutritional information from the USDA. Learn more about the Association of Junior Leagues International Kids in the Kitchen Program.

State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC)

The Junior Leagues of Florida State Public Affairs Committee also known as SPAC, has been the advocacy arm for the 24 Junior Leagues throughout Florida for over 30 years.

SPAC 2018 Priority Issues

Human Trafficking Awareness

Our current community impact project is to develop and deliver a Human Trafficking Awareness campaign. Parent and guardian education on this topic is found to be lacking, as confirmed by the Broward Sherriff’s Office and the Broward Human Trafficking Coalition. With the added benefit of being selected as a Leadership Broward Class of XXIII community project, the League produced a strong awareness campaign that we will continue to use for years to come.

Community Impact

Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale members also serve as Board Members of several local organizations:

Kandace Lesher: FLITE Center

Jill Banaszak: KIDS, Inc.

Kristen Nelson: Nancy J. Cotterman

Angelique Carmody & Lauren Buffington: Broward Health

Jennifer Rose: Jack & Jill Children's Center

Brooke Heitner: SOS Children's Village

OPEN: Fort Lauderdale Historical Society

Christina Stine Jolley: Museum of Discovery & Science

OPEN: Henderson Behavioral Health