As a non-Charlottean and self-proclaimed history nerd, the Charlotte Bus Tour hosted by Charlotte Crown Guides was exactly what I had been looking for since moving to the Queen City. I took thorough notes on my iPhone to share the fun facts with family and colleagues at a later time. In fact, I plan to take my parents on a…
Author: Junior League of Charlotte, Inc.
We Built This City: Sharon King & Taylor’s Tale
By: Keather Cofield The city of Charlotte, also affectionately known as the “Queen City,” has seen a lot of growth in its 250-year history. A large part of that growth in recent years is due to the many Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) women who have contributed their time and effort into making this community fit for a queen.…
Community Partner Spotlight: Give Kids a Smile
By Tempestt Adams February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and thousands of dentists across the country take time from their practices to help underserved children get the oral health care they need through Give Kids a Smile (GKAS), a national event providing free dental care to improve the dental health of underserved children. For the past sixteen years, the…
We Built This City: Christine Sperow
We Built This City: Christine Sperow By Mercedes DeFano When one thinks about of the women involved in The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC), the words active, busy, compassionate, and dedicated may be some of the first to come to mind to describe any one of our amazing members. There is no difference when choosing words to describe JLC…
We Built This City: Dr. Jonnie McLeod
By Lisa Gaskin Many words have been used to describe Dr. Jonnie McLeod, including pioneer, social activist, groundbreaking, and inspiring. Her legacy can be summed up in one word: extraordinary. The city of Charlotte has been changed by her dedication to the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) mission to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women, and improve the…
We Built This City: Kristina Cruise & Promising Pages
By Lauren Ferguson Everyone in the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) has probably heard of Promising Pages, maybe only by name from approving it as a Community Partner, or maybe very well from volunteering there year after year. What everyone might not know is the founder of Promising Pages, Kristina Cruise, is a JLC member and her time with…
We Built This City: Whitni Wilson-Wertz
By: Tiffany Taylor Whitni Wilson-Wertz embodies the mission and vision of The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) in both her professional life and through nonprofit work. A strong leader who engages others, builds trust, and adeptly balances tradition and progress, Whitni is an expert in identifying opportunities, gathering and analyzing resources, and bringing about positive change. A member of…
We Built This City: Catherine Horne
By: Ty Chandler Meet Catherine Horne, President and CEO Discovery Place and Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) Sustainer. More than 700,000 visitors walk in wonder through Discovery Place and its 3 satellite locations every year. Catherine Horne’s job is to make sure the experience is one they won’t forget. “I don’t go anywhere in Charlotte where I don’t meet…
The Junior League of Charlotte Hires New Administrative Director
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Suzanne Grace as Administrative Director. Suzanne will provide professional management and continuity in the administrative operations of the JLC, including overseeing facility management, operational oversight, personnel management, and executive administrative support. She brings almost 20 years of financial accounting and Human Resources management experience to the…
Throwback Thursday: JLC Members Cooking – Then and Now
By: Lucy Blough The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) started the Charlotte Cookbook in 1969 thanks to Frances Young and her committee. In one month, eight members tested 250 recipes, and in the first year, the cookbook raised more than $2,500 to support the mission of the JLC. Although the JLC no longer has a Cookbook Committee, as part…