Celebrating 113 Years of Empowering Women in Cleveland

September 25th, 2025 – We’re excited to share that WKYC recently featured the Junior League of Cleveland, celebrating our 113th year of championing women’s leadership and community impact. Since our founding on September 6, 1912, the Junior League of Cleveland has been dedicated to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving our Greater […]

The Junior League of Cleveland Announces 2025–2026 Community Partners

The Junior League of Cleveland Announces 2025–2026 Community Partners Cleveland, OH — September 15, 2025 — The Junior League of Cleveland (JLC) is proud to announce its 2025–2026 Community Partners: Chair-ity and The Positivity Spectrum. These organizations were selected through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process led by JLC’s Community Research and Development Committee (CRDC). Each year, […]

JLC Night at the Cavs

Friday, March 8, 2024

Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

JLC members will be at the game to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 7:30 pm in honor of Women’s Hoops Night. Visit our table in the arena concourse prior to tip off. PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKET(S) THROUGH THE PROVIDED GROUP LINK. Tickets $36 […]

2018 CODE Day

Saturday, March 3, 2018

CODE Day (Connect – Ohio – Develop – Educate) is an opportunity for Members from all Junior Leagues across the state of Ohio to come together for the day to learn, share, and develop connections. Hosted this year by the Junior League of Cleveland (JLC)! WHEN: March 3, 2018 | 9:30 a.m. Registration | 10 […]

Join the JLC for Glowga | August 12, 2017

Saturday, August 12, 2017

Join the Junior League of Cleveland in Market Square at Crocker Park on Saturday, August 12, 2017 for our 2nd annual Glowga: An Evening of Yoga in the Dark. This evening event will touch all of your senses, allowing you to experience your inner and outer glow while supporting the JLC’s Mission of developing the […]

The Junior League of Cleveland Board Approves Motion to Sell the League House

The Junior League of Cleveland Board Approves Motion to Sell the League House. Published 3/28/17 For the last 31 years, The Junior League of Cleveland has maintained a presence in University Circle by owning and operating a property located at 10819 Magnolia Street to serve as the organization’s headquarters. Over the past several years, the organization has analyzed whether […]

JLC Event | Poverty Simulation

Saturday, April 22, 2017

The Junior League of Cleveland is holding an educational opportunity for members & non-members related to awareness around poverty.  Attendees will participate in an interactive simulation experience in which they will begin to confront and understand the challenges of life with a shortage of money and an abundance of stress. This event promises to be an […]

Junior League of Cleveland Announces Hilary Golston as Emcee for Girl League

Posted 3/10/17 The Junior League of Cleveland is excited to announce that Hilary Golston will serve as the emcee for our signature community event Girl League.   Girl League, presented by The Junior League of Cleveland, will motivate girls to discover their best selves.   This day-long program will feature hands-on activities and discussion groups […]

Girl League 2017

Saturday, April 29, 2017

Join the women of the Junior League of Cleveland for a day to celebrate empowerment and to inspire confidence. Girl League, presented by the Junior League of Cleveland, will motivate girls to discover their best selves.  Participation is open to any girl from 10 to 14 years of age in the Greater Cleveland area, especially those […]

Management Team

  Aparna Pillay – *Executive Vice President, 2022 – 2024 Valerie Schenk – Communications Vice President, 2021 – 2023 Jen Bensi – Community Vice President, 2022 – 2023 ChiChi Nkemere – Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Vice President, 2022 – 2024 Josephine Hesse – Finance Vice President, 2022 – 2023 Heather Nielsen – Fund Development Vice […]