Check out the full 2018-2019 Annual Report here: JLS Annual Report 2018-2019

Dear members, The past few weeks have been heavy, not just because of the global pandemic we are living in, but because of the news of another senseless killing of an unarmed black man, George Floyd. This event was tragic, horrifying and wrong. Racism, violence and injustice continue to affect the communities we live in […]

Last updated March 17, 2020 For the Junior League of Springfield, there is nothing we take more seriously than the safety and well-being of our members. As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be of growing concern, the Junior League of Springfield is taking all possible and appropriate measures to ensure our members are safe. Please […]

IN DIVERSITY, THERE IS STRENGTH AND BEAUTY The Junior League welcomes all women who value our Mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities. DIVERSITY + INCLUSION GOALS Increase cultural consciousness within the League Increase diversity within the League Become a League who is inviting and accepting of all women […]

WHAT IS THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS INITIATIVE? The third annual Junior League of Springfield, MO LBDI is February 17-21, 2020. During this week, JLS members will wear the same little black dress for five consecutive days to illustrate the effects poverty can have on a woman’s access to resources, her confidence, and her professional opportunities. […]

  Please join other community leaders for the release of the new Community Focus Report for Springfield and Greene County. This year’s report covers important trends, successes and challenges for our community, as well as a look back across the 15 years since the first edition of the report. Admission is free but seating is […]

Save the date for Saturday, September 28, 2019 The 6th Annual Junior League of Springfield, MO, Fall Home Tour will feature a self-guided full home tour of six beautiful homes in Springfield’s Rountree, Phelps Grove & University Heights neighborhood, including live music and cooking demonstrations. Stay tuned as we reveal home tours and cooking demonstrations […]

On June 1st, 2019, the Junior League of Springfield installed new officers, board members and management team members for the 2019-2020 year. JLS was founded in 1959 as the Community Service League of Springfield and became an official Junior League as a member of the Associate of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) in 1976. In 2016, […]

On May 7, 2019, JLS members celebrated 60 years of JLS service and leadership at our annual conference and 60th anniversary celebration with live music, dinner and a champagne toast! During the annual celebration the Mary Riley Wolfe Scholarship was awarded to two high school seniors, Evelyn Scarrow (Catholic High School) and Carson Marquart (Central High School); […]

WHAT IS THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS INITIATIVE? The Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) is a global initiative started by the Junior League of London to raise awareness of the impact of generational poverty. The third annual Junior League of Springfield, MO LBDI is February 25 – March 1, 2019. During this week, JLS members will […]