JLD Blog
Mayor Johnson, Dallas ISD, and Junior League of Dallas announce details of 27th Annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2023 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Maddy Madrazo Chief of Policy & Communications [email protected] | (214) 803-6048 DALLAS — Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) Superintendent Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde, and Junior League of Dallas President Christina N. Eubanks on Thursday announced that the 27th Annual Dallas […]
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts Celebrates its Centennial
The exemplary Dallas ISD magnet school celebrates its history and legacy “JLD is a part of the fabric of Booker T. Washington.” Sharon Cornell, Booker T. Washington In 2022, Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts commemorated the opening of its historic building 100 years ago. Booker T. Washington is one […]
Illustrating Juanita J. Craft’s Legacy
Together with the State Fair of Texas and Dallas ISD, Junior League of Dallas distributed a commemorative Juanita J. Craft coloring book to more than 10,000 students across Dallas. MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022 “Juanita Craft said at one point that trying to ‘lift the feeling of dignity in the minds of young people’ was one […]
September General Membership Meeting Recap
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022 The first General Membership Meeting (GMM) is in the books! Junior League of Dallas Sustainer Arcilia Acosta joined us as our first speaker. Acosta is an amazing entrepreneur and member of the Dallas business community. She started as a Provisional with the Dallas Junior League in 1999 and was introduced to […]
How Inflation and Heat Are Impacting Junior League of Dallas Community Partners
Thursday, August 25, 2022 With a record-setting hot summer across North Texas, the cost of cooling homes and running appliances is skyrocketing. This combined with the increasing inflation on everyday items like gas and food is putting stress on those most in need in our community as well as the non-profit organizations that serve them, […]
Congratulations to the 2022 – 2023 T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute Class
Monday, August 22, 2022 We are proud to announce our T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute Class of 2022 – 2023: Jenna Berg Kimberly Blanton-Day Aleshea Carriere Jennifer Childers Alexis Cook Julianne (Julie) Cook Nicole Devlin Ann Fritsche Brandi Garrett Kelsey M George Paige Hayes Amber Knowles Kelsey Kolandjian Christine Leatherberry Ashlee Long-Washington Audrey Maxwell […]
Members Honored with “20 Under 40” Recognition
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Earlier this spring, several Junior League of Dallas members were honored by People Newspapers’ “20 Under 40” recognition. People Newspapers covers the Dallas neighborhoods of Park Cities and Preston Hollow, and this feature profiles young professionals from a variety of career fields who have made a difference in their workplaces and […]
2022 – 2023 President’s Letter
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 After an incredible year of celebrating our Centennial, today marks the start of our next 100 years. We are as dedicated as we have ever been to developing the potential of women, promoting voluntarism, and addressing critical needs in Dallas through the effective action and leadership of our trained volunteers. No […]
Community Outreach 2022 Winter Project: Ending Period Poverty Initiative
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Each year, the League completes a community project in the fall, winter and spring. The community project slate allows the League the flexibility to provide ad hoc, timely support to address critical community programs or issues that arise throughout the year. This year’s winter project embodies the JLD’s can-do spirit. […]
JLD Signature Project Spotlight: Women LEAD
Saturday, May 7, 2022 On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, the Women LEAD Committee hosted the 10 Women LEAD scholarship finalists at the Junior League of Dallas Headquarters for their annual speech competition. Every year, senior girls from three local high schools, Thomas Jefferson, South Oak Cliff and Emmett J. Conrad, are invited to participate in […]