There are many ways in which you can support the mission of the Junior League of Charlottesville (JLC). Please consider becoming a sponsor, attending a JLC event, or donating to the JLC. Know that when you contribute to or through the JLC, you too are improving the community through trained volunteers.

Take a look at some of our rich history!

• 1930s– Founded by the JLC, the Opportunity School within the Venable School opened. It was the first special education school in the City school systems.

• 1944– We started the Albemarle Chapter of the National Defense motor corps.

• 1946– The JLC opened the Opportunity Shop, a community consignment store on the Downtown Mall

• 1965– The JLC organized and staffed the Senior Center, which continues to serve the community and aging adults today.

• 1982– Before it became the Virginia Discovery Museum, the JLC established a children’s museum at the Primary Care Center of UVA hospital.

• 1990s– We started the Women to Women alcohol education program and worked with the Shelter for Help in Emergency to set up a transitional housing for families.