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 identifies and partners with local nonprofits whose missions align with the League’s signature impact area, Public Health, and its sub-focus areas of maternal health, children and families, food insecurity, health and wellness, and education. Through financial investment, volunteer support, and collaborative programming, JLC members work side by side with partners to strengthen community impact across Greater Cleveland.

Chair-ity was presented with a $5,000 grant from JLC in July to support the purchase of twin beds and essential supplies for young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living. Beyond this financial support, JLC volunteers will assist with Chair-ity’s fundraisers, organize donations at their warehouse, and virtually design apartments for youth preparing for independent living. Upcoming opportunities include supporting Chair-ity’s Housewarming Fundraiser November 14, and other signature events.

“This partnership underscores JLC’s commitment to improving wellness and strengthening families in our community,” said Lisa Mayhugh, President of the Junior League of Cleveland. “Chair-ity’s work to provide dignity and stability to young people exiting foster care aligns perfectly with our public health focus.”

The Positivity Spectrum, a newer nonprofit in Greater Cleveland, advocates for and creates opportunities for children on the Autism Spectrum. Throughout the year, JLC will support the organization’s Legal Clinic, assist in expanding programming to Cleveland Municipal School District and local YMCAs, and provide marketing support for upcoming events and fundraisers.

“By partnering with The Positivity Spectrum, we are advancing our focus on education, mental health, and family support,” added Mayhugh. “Together, we will help expand opportunities for children and families in our region.”

The Junior League of Cleveland has been empowering women leaders and strengthening communities for over 110 years. Its Community Partnership program is one of the most visible ways the League invests in organizations making an immediate and lasting impact in Northeast Ohio.

For more information about JLC’s Community Partners, please visit www.juniorleaguecleveland.org