The Junior League of Rhode Island, Inc.

05/28/2026

✨ Congratulations to our 2025–2026 Nathalie Henderson Award recipients, Piya Sarawgi and Colleen Sullivan! ✨

This award honors the unsung heroes of our League: members who show up with compassion, hard work, and unwavering dedication in support of their fellow members. This year, we are proud to recognize not one, but two incredible women who embody everything this award stands for.

Both Piya and Colleen were double-placed this year, giving their time and talent across multiple areas of our League and doing it all with grace and heart. We are so grateful for your presence in the League.

Drop a ❤️ in the comments to congratulate Piya and Colleen!

05/27/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the New Member graduating class of 2025–2026!

Last Tuesday evening, we celebrated five incredible women who completed their New Member year and are officially part of the Junior League of Rhode Island family. Swipe to meet them. 👉

Amanda Meehan brought her IT leadership expertise to strengthen a foundational League resource. Alicia Parente and Naha Chowdhury partnered to modernize our digital presence through a comprehensive website audit. Danielle Derisier expanded our reach by developing JLRI's social media strategy. And Sophia Stone drew on 30+ years of leadership experience to update our Annual Report & Redbook.

We are so proud of each of you, and so glad you're here. A heartfelt thank you to Membership Chair Alexis Leonard for guiding this outstanding class every step of the way.

Welcome to the League! 🌟

05/26/2026

What a year to celebrate. 🌹

Last Tuesday night, we closed out an incredible year at our May General Member Meeting, surrounded by the women who make this League extraordinary.

We honored our Past Presidents, celebrated 105 years of the Junior League of Rhode Island, and gave a heartfelt farewell to our outgoing Co-Presidents, Liz Noren and Elaine Colarusso. Thank you for your vision, dedication, and leadership. We are so grateful.

05/25/2026

05/17/2026

We’re back from the 2026 Junior League Annual Conference feeling inspired, energized, and proud to represent the Junior League of Rhode Island 💙

Over the course of the conference, we connected with leaders from Leagues across the country, explored new ideas, shared experiences, and gained valuable insight to bring back to our community and membership.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn alongside women committed to leadership, service, and lasting community impact, and we’re excited for what’s ahead for JLRI.

Thank you to and host league for an incredible conference experience.

05/08/2026

JLRI members, dues letters for the 2026–2027 League year have been sent. Members can pay online through Member Essentials or mail a check to the League office. As a thank you for renewing early, members who pay by May 19 will be entered into a raffle for one of two gift cards. Winners will be announced at the May GMM and do not need to be present to win.

Final dues deadline: May 31, 2026

05/05/2026

Registration is now open for our May General Membership Meeting.
Join us on May 19 at 6:00 PM at Safehouse Restaurant in East Greenwich as we recap the League year, vote on the new leadership slate, and celebrate our new members as they become Active Members.
We hope to see you there!

04/27/2026

We all need a little women's history...proud to represent the Junior League of Rhode Island at the 2026 RI History Day event. JLRI sponsored a $150 cash prize to one outstanding entry in both the Junior and Senior divisions that use primary and secondary sources to develop a project exploring topics related to women's history and its legacies, especially Rhode Island women or examples of how women have positively impacted their communities.

This year's JLRI - RI History Day awardees are:
Junior Division:
"Women Spies in the American Revolution", an Exhibit by Emma Olson from St. Luke's School
Senior Division:
"A Fight For Women's Suffrage in Rhode Island", an Exhibit by Giulianna Simas & Raquel Umoh, from Toll Gate High School

Congratulations ladies!

04/18/2026

https://www.warwickonline.com/news/wake-up-to-wellness/article_0bcfa186-8e97-4fba-989d-856375022c16.html

The Junior League of Rhode Island hosted experts in child and family health and well-being at the Crowne Plaza for a breakfast discussion about the impact of cell phones and

04/06/2026

📞Calling all parents, mental health professionals, teachers/educators, school leaders, pediatric providers, legal professionals, and local politicians and leaders!

☀️Join The Junior League of Rhode Island, Inc. for our Wake Up to Wellness event! This is an amazing opportunity to hear from some of the leading women and professionals in Rhode Island talk about childhood mental health, and specifically new legislation that is aiming to reduce cell phone and social medial use in schools and with younger kids!

📅Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza

Registration link: https://givebutter.com/wake-up-to-wellness-2026

04/03/2026

Calling all parents, mental health professionals, teachers/educators, pediatric providers, legal professionals, and local politicians and leaders!

Join The Junior League of Rhode Island, Inc. for our Wake Up to Wellness event! This is an amazing opportunity to hear from some of the leading women and professionals in Rhode Island talk about childhood mental health, and specifically new legislation that is aiming to reduce cell phone and social medial use in schools and with younger kids!

Tickets:

Hear from leading voices across the state as we unpack the challenges facing youth, and social media.