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Advancing women’s leadership for community impact through volunteering, collaboration, & training

The Junior League of Hartford is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

10/31/2026

💚✨ 26.2 HOURS. COUNTLESS ACTS OF KINDNESS. ONE INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY! ✨💚

Did you know the Junior League of Hartford has been making a difference in Greater Hartford since 1921? That’s over a century of women coming together to serve, lead, and lift up our neighbors! 🫶

In 2016, we launched our very first Volunteer-a-Thon, turning the spirit of a marathon into something even more meaningful: 26.2 consecutive hours of volunteering! 🏃‍♀️💕

But we’re not running for medals. We’re showing up for our community. From serving meals and sorting food donations to helping families access essential resources, every hour is an opportunity to make someone’s day a little brighter.

🌟 AND THE IMPACT IS REAL!

During our 2024–2025 League year, JLH contributed:
⏰ 686 volunteer hours
💰 $18,000 in community grants

And at a past Volunteer-a-Thon, our amazing volunteers accomplished:

💚 82 volunteers joining forces
🤝 19 nonprofits supported
🥗 123 meals served
🥫 2,400 pounds of food sorted
💌 105 cards made for veterans

Behind every number is a person, a family, or a community that matters.

Our mission has always been about advancing women’s leadership through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Today, we’re especially committed to addressing the impacts of systemic poverty on women and families throughout Greater Hartford.

Because volunteering isn’t just about giving your time. It’s about building connections, spreading compassion, developing leaders, and creating a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. 🌷

As we gear up for another Volunteer-a-Thon, we’re reminded that meaningful change doesn’t happen overnight… although we’re certainly willing to volunteer through the night to help make it happen! ☕💚😉

Together, we’re proving that when women unite with purpose, extraordinary things can happen.

✨ Want to learn more about what we do, become involved, or support our mission? Visit hartford.jl.org!

10/31/2026

💗🌙 A LITTLE LESS SLEEP, A LOT MORE KINDNESS! ☕✨

Calling all night owls, coffee lovers, and anyone with a heart for helping others! 🦉❤️

The Junior League of Hartford is looking for 6 more volunteers to help us fill an overnight shift during our upcoming Volunteer-a-Thon!

🧴 Pack Rocca Supply Drive Kits

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 2:00 AM – 3:00 AM (Only ONE hour!)
📍 Keating Agency Insurance, 10 Arapahoe Rd., West Hartford, CT

During this shift, volunteers will organize donated supplies and assemble toiletry kits for Rocca, a nonprofit that supports vulnerable young women and mothers through community resources and essential supplies.

Sometimes, the smallest acts of kindness make the biggest difference. ❤️

We understand that staying awake until 2 AM isn’t exactly everyone’s idea of a Saturday night, but think of it this way: one extra cup of coffee, one hour of your time, and an opportunity to help women and mothers in need. ☕💕

You don’t need to give up your entire weekend to make an impact. Just show up with a giving heart (and maybe your favorite caffeinated drink)! 💪

✨ Let’s fill these last 6 spots and show what the spirit of volunteerism is all about!

JLH members, please sign up through the Junior League app. We’d love to see every spot filled!

💕 Tag a friend who would stay up late for a good cause!

10/31/2026

🌙☕ NIGHT OWLS, WE NEED YOU! 💙❄️

Who says you can’t make a difference while the rest of the world is sleeping? 🦉

Our Junior League of Hartford Volunteer-a-Thon is almost here, and we still have 7 volunteer spots to fill for a very special overnight shift!

🧤 Help Us Organize Winter Gear Donations!

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 1:00 AM – 2:00 AM (Just ONE hour!)
📍 Keating Agency Insurance, 10 Arapahoe Rd., West Hartford, CT

We’ll be sorting and organizing winter coats, scarves, gloves, hats, boots, and other essentials for the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants, helping individuals and families prepare for the cold New England winter. 🧣❤️

We know 1 AM isn’t everyone’s favorite hour to be awake, but for those who believe in the spirit of giving, a little extra caffeine and one hour of your night can go a long way! ☕💪

✨ One hour of lost sleep. A whole lot of love given back.

We would love to fill every single spot! JLH members, please sign up through the Junior League app and help us make this Volunteer-a-Thon a success!

💙 Tag a fellow night owl who might join you!

10/22/2026

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ We can’t wait to see everyone at our upcoming General Membership Meeting (GMM) on Tuesday, October 29th!

We’ve got a lot of exciting updates to share as we gear up for a busy November, and we’re so looking forward to connecting with all of you in person.

📍 When: October 29 at 6:30pm
Location: Avon Free Public Library, Avon, CT

💬 Drop a comment below if we’ll see you there!

10/18/2026

📚 October Book of the Month: One of Windsor by Beth Caruso

This October, we’re exploring a fascinating piece of Connecticut history with Beth Caruso’s One of Windsor.

The book tells the story of Alice “Alse” Young of Windsor and offers a look into the people, places, and history that helped shape our state.

A great opportunity to learn something new about the community we call home. Have you read it?

10/05/2026

Something spooky (and cute!) has arrived in Old Wethersfield! 🎃🌾

The Junior League of Hartford got creative and built our very own entry for Scarecrows Along Main. Check out our team bringing it to life from head to straw ➡️🔨✨

📍 Where to find us: Take a crisp autumn walk down Main Street in Old Wethersfield all month long to spot our creation among the display. Be sure to snap a photo when you find it! 🍂📸

09/29/2026

Making connections and welcoming new faces! 👋✨

Before our September General Membership Meeting, we gathered at Lucky Lou’s Bar & Grill in Old Wethersfield to celebrate our newest members! It was a great evening filled with lively conversation and wonderful community.

A big thank you to Lucky Lou’s for hosting us and making us feel right at home! 🙌

Help us give a warm welcome to our new members in the comments! 👇🎉

09/20/2026

Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to all who observe. 🤍

May this sacred day of reflection, atonement, and renewal bring peace, clarity, and hope for the year ahead.

From all of us at the Junior League of Hartford, G’mar Chatima Tova — may you be sealed for a good year.

09/20/2026

👯‍♀️ Happy National Women’s Friendship Day! The Junior League of Hartford celebrates the meaningful bonds and support systems among women, which strengthen communities and inspire collaboration.

www.jlhartford.org

09/17/2026

🌟 Happy Find the Good Day! 🌟

Today we celebrate a special day dedicated to recognizing and uplifting the good in our communities. 💛

As proud Members of the Junior League of Hartford, we are excited to mark this day by reflecting on the good we have found through service, leadership, and meaningful connection.

We choose to find the good in an organization that has helped its members grow in confidence, build lasting relationships, and see the impact we can create when we come together with purpose. ✨

Take a moment today to find the good around you whether in a kind gesture, an act of service, or the people who inspire you to lead with heart.

To learn more about The Junior League of Hartford, visit https://hartford.jl.org

Address

PO Box 270956
West Hartford, CT
06107

Website

http://www.jlhartford.org/

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