It’s been said that on May 25 when George Floyd called out for his mama as he died, he summoned the mamas of the world. In response, Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) President Charlitta Hatch helped organize the Black Mamas March. It was a peaceful and joyful community protest held on a sunny June day. Nearly 400 diverse families,…
Category: Around Town
Conversation Corner: Conversing with a Financial Planner
This October, the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC), is introducing a new video component to the blog called “The Conversation Corner.” The purpose of the conversation corner is to invite members of the JLC to share their expertise with members. This month, Kathleen Cramer joined us for a quick chat in the Conversation Corner. Kathleen, a recent transfer to…
JLC member sworn in as Charlotte mayor
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) is made up of women who come from various backgrounds, careers and life experiences. Often, JLC members use their leadership and training skills to serve others, which is the case for JLC Sustainer Vi Lyles. Lyles was officially sworn in as mayor of Charlotte Monday night in front of a packed house in…
JLC Seeing Green after PGA Championship
The 99th PGA Championship was held at the Quail Hollow Club this year, the first time it has been played in Charlotte since its inception in 1916. So, when Levy Restaurants approached the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) to volunteer at the tournament and earn money for the League, the answer was easy. Due to the change in the…
Community Partner Spotlight: Big Shots Saturdays
Backpacks, new shoes and pencils aren’t the only things to consider as students return to school…North Carolina law mandates that children be current on immunizations to enroll. The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) with Mecklenburg County Public Health and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, hosts three Big Shots Saturday events, from 9am until 4pm. This year, the clinics were held September 9,…
Provisionals support women battling breast cancer with Carolina Breast Friends
The month of October is known worldwide as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so today we are sharing the story of the 2016-2017 Ballantyne Provisional Group’s Capstone Project with Carolina Breast Friends. This article was contributed by Junior League active and 2016-2017 Ballantyne Provisional Group member Emily Kuhl. Emily’s mother Linda Howard battled breast cancer twice, ultimately passing away in May…
Join the JLC WearHouse for its Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event this Saturday
The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) invites the community and friends of the JLC WearHouse to its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event, this Saturday, October 24th, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy 50% off all thrift merchandise as well as receive education and awareness information to counter breast cancer in the Charlotte community. This event is free…
Support the JLC Holiday Food Drive
The Second Harvest Food Bank Committee of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) is asking for your support! Donate canned goods between October 19 and November 20 to help feed those less fortunate during the upcoming holidays. Food Bins will be setup at both the JLC Headquarters and the JLC WearHouse for your convenience. All canned or packaged foods are…
JLC Leaders Honored as Nominees for Charlotte’s Most Influential Women
On Friday, May 29th, 50 of Charlotte’s local gems donned their finest and joined together to celebrate each other at the Hilton Charlotte Center City for The Mecklenburg Times’ 50 Most Influential Women Awards. Not only do the women honored at this event exemplify what it means to be a valuable member of the Charlotte community, both professionally and personally,…
