Organizations Filed Purposes:
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON MS, INC. (JLJ) IS AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN PROMOTING VOLUNTARISM, DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN AND IMPROVING COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP OF TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. THE JLJ IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY AND MAKE A MEASURABLE IMPACT BY ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS AND INSPIRING SHARED SOLUTIONS.
TO PROMOTE VOLUNTARISM, DEVELOP THE POTENTIAL OF WOMEN & IMPROVE COMMUNITIES.
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON CONTINUES TO EVALUATE AND STRENGTHEN ITS ISSUE-BASED COMMUNITY IMPACT MODEL BY REFRAMING AREAS IN WHICH THE LEAGUE IS WORKING. THE REFRAMING WAS DESIGNED TO FURTHER EDUCATE MEMBERS, CORPORATE SPONSORS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ABOUT HOW THE LEAGUE WORKS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR PRESENCE BY PLACING FUNDS AND VOLUNTEER HOURS INTO AREAS OF CRITICAL NEED IN THE COMMUNITY. ANNUALLY, THE LEAGUE ORGANIZES APPROXIMATELY 30 PROJECTS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY, FOCUSING ON THE ISSUES OF EARLY LITERACY, HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.THE LEAGUE HOSTED A COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE FOR LOCAL NON-PROFIT LEADERS AIMED AT HELPING THEM NAVIGATE AND BETTER UNDERSTAND POVERTY, A TOPIC IMPORTANT TO THEIR MISSIONS. EXPERTS JOINED TO SHARE THEIR EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES IN POVERTY.JUNIOR LEAGUE VOLUNTEERS PLANNED AND LED SIX SUMMER CAMPS FOCUSED ON THE ISSUES OF EARLY LITERACY, HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. THESE PROJECTS SERVED STUDENTS FROM THE JACKSON AREA AND INCLUDED ACTIVITIES IN READING, WRITING, MATH, MUSIC/DRAMA, PHYSICAL FITNESS, ARTS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND COLLEGE READINESS. LESSONS ALSO FOCUSED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF STAYING IN SCHOOL. ADDITIONALLY, VOLUNTEERS COORDINATED MEALS AND SNACKS, MOTIVATIONAL ASSEMBLIES AND FIELD TRIPS.THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON PARTNERED WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER JACKSON TO AWARD OVER $100,000 IN GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF SPECIAL INITIATIVES AND LESSONS SUBMITTED BY JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON VOLUNTEERS PARTNERED WITH THE MISSISSIPPI FOOD NETWORK TO PACK AND DELIVER CLOSE TO 5,400 BACKPACKS WITH NUTRITIOUS FOODS FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AT BROWN AND JOHNSON ELEMENTARY. VOLUNTEERS ALSO STOCKED AND STAFFED A FOOD PANTRY FOR ENTIRE FAMILIES TO COME AND RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS FOODS AT PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY. THOSE FAMILIES WERE IDENTIFIED BY SCHOOL NURSES AND TEACHERS AS BEING "FOOD INSECURE" OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL.THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON VOLUNTEERS ALSO EXPANDED INTO SEVERAL NEW COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, INCLUDING A MONTHLY LECTURE SERIES FOR ADULTS ACCOMPANIED BY DINNER AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS, INCLUDING AUTISM, ADHD, PARENTING THE YOUNG CHILD, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION, AND HEALTHY HABITS.JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON VOLUNTEERS RECEIVED MORE THAN 9,000 HOURS OF LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO BE EQUIPPED TO WORK AS LEADERS IN OTHER SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE JACKSON AREA COMMUNITY. THE ULTIMATE RUMMAGE SALE, THE JUNIOR LEAGUE JUMBLE, WAS HELD FOR THE 6TH YEAR. THE JUMBLE, WHICH SERVES AS BOTH A COMMUNITY AND FUND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, PROVIDES SHOPPERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE GENTLY-USED MERCHANDISE AT BARGAIN PRICES.THE 7TH ANNUAL TOUCH-A-TRUCK JACKSON EVENT WAS PLANNED TO BE HELD IN THE SPRING AT TRUSTMARK PARK. UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC CAUSED BY COVID-19, THE IN-PERSON EVENT WAS CANCELLED AND TRANSITIONED TO A VIRTUAL LITERACY TENT, WHICH RECEIVED MORE THAN 13,000 VIEWS. AT THE TIME OF THE CANCELLATION, THERE WERE MORE THAN 1,300 STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR FIELD TRIP FRIDAY. THE FUNDS RAISED ON SATURDAY, THROUGH THIS DUAL COMMUNITY AND FUND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT HELPED SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE LEAGUE WHILE PROVIDING A UNIQUE VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN, NEAR AND FAR. THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON DONATED AN ADDITIONAL $200,000 TO THE BATSON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL EXPANSION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.THE JUNIOR LEAGUE'S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION EFFORTS WERE INCREASED IN THE PAST YEAR AND INCLUDED SMALL WORKSHOP-STYLE TRAINING SESSIONS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Jaime Stein | TREASURER ELECT | 20 | $0 |
| Melissa Heidelberg | TREASURER | 20 | $0 |
| Erin Pickens | TRAINING AND ORGANIZATIONA | 20 | $0 |
| Donna Josey | SUSTAINING ADVISOR | 20 | $0 |
| Melanie Hataway | SUSTAINING ADVISOR | 20 | $0 |
| Beth Hansen | SUSTAINING ADVISOR | 20 | $0 |
| Julia Wise | SECRETARY | 20 | $0 |
| Staci Mcninch | PRESIDENT ELECT | 20 | $0 |
| Lakeysha Greer Isaac | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 |
| Adriane Louie | PLACEMENT CHAIR | 20 | $0 |
| Allison Simpson | OPERATIONS VP | 20 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Paine | NOMINATING CHAIR | 20 | $0 |
| Ellie Word | MEMBERSHIP VP | 20 | $0 |
| Kacey Matthews | MEMBER AT LARGE | 20 | $0 |
| Katharine Browning | FUND DEVELOPMENT VP | 20 | $0 |
| Susan Rockoff | COMMUNITY VP | 20 | $0 |
| Dana Wilson | COMMUNICATIONS VP | 20 | $0 |
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