Our Mission

The Junior League of Portland 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.

Community Focus

Hunger and Food Insecurity

The faces of Hunger and Food Insecurity in Greater Portland are diverse: a single mother of three who sacrifices her own meal so her children won't go hungry; a teen who participates in a reduced breakfast and lunch program at school during the week, but will not eat any complete meals over the weekend;  FULL STORY>

Fundraisers

Oh Boy at O'Naturals!

The JLP is celebrating the summer with an evening of great food and fun. And hey! Let’s raise a few bucks in the process! On Tuesday, July 7th, O’Naturals restaurant on Rt.1 in Falmouth will donate 10% of all revenues from 4:00-8:00 pm to the Junior League of Portland Maine.   O'Naturals is located in front of Ricetta's Restaurant and Staples,  and across from Shaw's and Rite-Aid.

Pack up the family, invite your neighbors, friends, potential JLP recruits, co-workers, workout partners, and playground parents---anyone who loves to get out and have a good time! We can make this a great social opportunity as well as a fundraiser for the JLP.
Pretty simple formula: you eat, we all benefit.
We hope you join the fun — the more the merrier
For information about  O'Naturals please visit: www.onaturals.com


Support the JLP -- Buy a Cookbook! 

Buy our Junior League of Portland, Maine cookbooks today and enjoy the wonderful tastes of Maine!  Discover the wide range of tempting treats that Maine is famous for - from hearty favorites to elegant specialties in our traditional RSVP cookbook.  Or enjoy a unique blend of sensational recipes inspired by Maine's finest and freshest ingredients complete with wine suggestions and historical perspectives of Maine's foods in Maine Ingredients.  Click here for more information!

  

Community Impact

 

JLP Signature Project!

The JLP has accepted Request for Partnership (RFP) applications from prospective community partners to develop and launch its Signature Project. The JLP is currently reviewing the proposals received and will notify all applicants by August 1, 2009. 

 

 

Kids in the Kitchen
The goal of the Junior Leagues' Kids in the Kitchen initiative is to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and help reverse the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues. The Junior League of Portland - along with more than 250 other Junior Leagues throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom - develops a program each spring that engages kids in the preparation of healthy meals and educates them and their parents regarding nutrition and healthy choices.  FULL STORY>

 

Get Involved

We will be hosting a number of events during the summer and early fall for prospective members. These events will allow you to have the opportunity to learn more about the Junior League of Portland, get an overview of our organization, receive an explanation of our application process, and meet our volunteers! Please join us, bring your questions, and bring a friend! APPLY NOW>

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