Recognition of New Sustainers

The following members of the JLGO have served at least 10 years of active membership and have requested Sustainer status effective June 1, 2017:   Peggy Green, Active 1982 Han Truong, Active 2001 Julie Schallhorn, Active 2002 Andrea Balanzategui, Active 2005 Kathrine Brownlee, Active 2005 Susan Gentry, Active 2006 Carrie Ann Wozniak, Active 2006 Jordan… Read More

NEW: Introducing our Sustainer Council!

Our current Sustainer Strategist Beth Dover and Vice President of Sustainer Membership Laura Haag proudly present the 2017/2018 Sustainer Council! The Sustainer Council includes the following leaders: Communication Committee: Susan Filebark Joan Milligan Diane Stadelman Bonnie Trismen Nyma Whittier Community Outreach Committee: Joan Carroll Heather Gantt Beverly Madison Laura Cosgrove Fundraising Committee: Marilee Emerson Laura… Read More

Welcome the 2017/2018 Leadership Team!!

We would like to welcome our 2017/2018 Board of Directors & Management Team! Without these hard working ladies we would not be the Junior League of Greater Orlando! 2017/2018 Board of Directors: President: Anna McPherson President-Elect: Megan Rose Executive Vice President: Alex Rister Chief Financial Officer: Laurie Reed Chief Operating Officer: Allison Hudson Secretary: Angela… Read More

First Little Black Dress Initiative Success

During the week of March 6-9, 2017, LBDI advocates wore the same black dress for four consecutive days to illustrate the effects poverty can have on our society. By wearing a button that read  “Ask Me About My Dress,”participants invited dialogue among colleagues, friends, and strangers to raise awareness about poverty. The JLGO is happy to announce… Read More

Little Black Dress Initiative

The Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) is a social media driven fundraising campaign that uses the iconic LBD to raise awareness about poverty and its effects in our society.

MAGIC

Mentoring Adolescent Girls to Inspire Change MAGIC provides mentors to young women detained in the local juvenile detention center who await sentencing or admission into a treatment program. MAGIC is the only comprehensive project of its kind for incarcerated young women in the state of Florida. Through twice monthly programming, JLGO volunteers nurture the self-esteem… Read More

Pray for Orlando

Update on Our Efforts As we all react and process the tragedy and terror of acts committed early Sunday morning, the JLGO has been in contact with the Orlando community.  As a result of these preliminary conversations, there will be a variety of efforts from short term to long term that the JLGO can be… Read More

Join JLGO

The Junior League of Greater Orlando is an all-volunteer leadership training organization for women providing meaningful community impact in the nonprofit sector. If you are interested in supporting our enduring legacy as the foremost provider of civic leadership training for women, we encourage you to join us. For more information on joining the Junior League… Read More

Florida House Bill 153 Signed into Law!

On April 14, 2016 , the Governor signed a bill into law that will address “food deserts” in Florida. Known as HB 153, or the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, the bill aims to improve access to healthy, fresh foods in Florida’s underserved communities. This, the Junior League believes, will also address children’s growth and overall physical… Read More