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Promoting voluntarism

Community Impact

Delicates Drive to support victims of Human Trafficking

The first Delicates Drive has come to a close and we are happy to announce we collected approximately 1417 bras and underwear and $1189.00 worth of gift cards! We would like to sincerely thank all of those who contributed to this cause. Undergarments are often taken as evidence when a girl or young woman is first rescued, so new bras and underwear are among the first gestures of kindness a survivor will receive. Please know you have made a huge difference in a survivors life!

Underneath it all we are all the same.

JLP CAREs 2013 Call for Applications

JLP CAREs is now accepting applications for 2013 community partner projects. JLP CAREs 2013 promises to be even larger than last year's event and JLP looking for engaged community partners who need the League's help!  The application process is simple and if an organization needs help in developing a project, committee members work with the organization to further assist in project development.  All you need to do is suggest an organization that might want to participate and the JLP CAREs Committee will send them an application!

If you have a suggestion for an organization that would be a good candidate for next year's JLP CAREs event, please send an email to JLPCAREs@juniorleagueofportland.org with the name of the organization and a brief description of why the organization would be a good fit for JLP CAREs. 
Final applications are due Feburary 2.

Between the Lines

Between the Lines had a Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) Reading/Tour on October 13, 2012. The reading at Coffee Creek was a success! We offered readings for 25 mothers who read to 49 children. Many were first time readers and it seemed all enjoyed their experience.

The Between the Lines Committee also had a very busy holiday season! The group went to Santiam Correctional Facility in early November.  The committee also wrapped and mailed books with CDs to the children who were read to from Santiam and CCCF.

In December, Between the Lines hosted a Book Fair at the Barnes & Noble at Bridgeport Village, on Saturday, December 8 from 11:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. 

Childrens' Book Bank

 

At a recent Junior League meeting, members cleaned approximately 560 books during the meeting which means that we created holiday book bundles for about 50 childrenin the Portland metro area who otherwise would not have access to books. 
 
Thanks for making an impact in literacy in our community!

Upcoming Events

Saturday, April 20, 2013
Membership recruitment open house. Complete a potential member inquiry for more info.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Membership recruitment open house. Complete a potential member inquiry for more info.