Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties, Inc.

Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties, Inc. The Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties, Inc. Women building better communities. That's the Junior League.

is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. (JLKD) provides outreach services to organizations and individuals in Kane, DuPage, Will, and Kendall Counties. Our members, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and professional pursuits, work t

ogether to identify unmet needs, forge effective coalitions, and work for change. JLKD is part of a larger body of Leagues, known as the Association of Junior Leagues International. The women of Junior League are focused not only on addressing the basic needs of our community, including food, healthcare, housing and education, but also cultural enrichment projects which inspire children and families to broaden their imaginations and their knowledge of the world around them. We enrich our membership through meaningful volunteer options, training and leadership development, recruiting and retention strategies, increased Sustainer involvement, and a growing sense of ownership and empowerment in our members. Read more about JLKD in the Daily Herald: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130305/news/703059800/

As we reach the end of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, it's important to remember that human tr...
01/25/2022

As we reach the end of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, it's important to remember that human trafficking can impact anyone. While trafficking disproportionately impacts marginalized communities, it is not limited to one demographic and there are no definite signs to determine if someone is being trafficked. Junior Leagues across the Association are engaged in combating human trafficking in their communities year-round. As Polaris reminds us, it is not about seeing the signs, but rather knowing the person’s story, as context is key. For more resources specific to potential trafficking in your industry, head to the following link: https://polarisproject.org/recognizing-human-trafficking/

There's still time to apply for JLKD's Grant for Impactful Teaching and Volunteer Scholarship Programs! Visit http://jlk...
01/24/2022

There's still time to apply for JLKD's Grant for Impactful Teaching and Volunteer Scholarship Programs!

Visit http://jlkd.org/ for more information and application details. Deadline to apply is THIS FRIDAY, January 28, 2022!

Human trafficking is often portrayed as a violent crime against only women and girls and often involves commercial s*x. ...
01/18/2022

Human trafficking is often portrayed as a violent crime against only women and girls and often involves commercial s*x. However, here are the facts:
1. Human trafficking can be violent, but most traffickers use psychological means.
2. As many as half of s*x trafficking victims are male with LGBTQ boys and young men being more vulnerable.
3. Experts believe there are more situations of labor trafficking than of s*x trafficking, but there is more awareness of s*x trafficking.

For more human trafficking myths, visit the Human Trafficking Hotline’s website: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/what-human-trafficking/myths-misconceptions

Learn more at our virtual general membership meeting TONIGHT, January 18th, at 6:30 PM. Prospective members are invited to attend. Contact [email protected] for virtual meeting details.

Human trafficking does not happen in a vacuum. As seen in Junior Leagues’ community work nationwide, all of our impact a...
01/10/2022

Human trafficking does not happen in a vacuum. As seen in Junior Leagues’ community work nationwide, all of our impact areas are interconnected. In order to make an impact in preventing human trafficking, we need to not only change trafficking laws, but we also need to work to make changes to the foster care system to remove aging out, create systems to ensure everyone is paid a living wage, provide trauma-responsive, culturally sensitive, and survivor-based care practices, and ensure childhood education regarding online trafficking.

For more information, read this blog post by Polaris and United Way: https://polarisproject.org/blog/2021/01/human-trafficking-does-not-happen-in-a-vacuum/

Learn more at our virtual general membership meeting on Tuesday, January 18th at 6:30 PM. Prospective members are invited to attend. Contact [email protected] for virtual meeting details.

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the United States (previously referred to as Natio...
01/05/2022

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the United States (previously referred to as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month). The Defense Department defines human trafficking as a crime in which force, fraud or coercion is used to compel a person to perform labor, services or commercial s*x. In 2019, Polaris, who runs the National Human Trafficking Hotline, identified 22,326 victims and survivors along with 4,384 traffickers in the US. Learn more:https://polarisproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Polaris-2019-US-National-Human-Trafficking-Hotline-Data-Report.pdf

Learn more at our virtual general membership meeting on Tuesday, January 18th at 6:30 PM. Prospective members are invited to attend. Contact [email protected] for virtual meeting details.

The Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties is STILL accepting applications from teachers and high school seniors for ou...
01/05/2022

The Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties is STILL accepting applications from teachers and high school seniors for our Grant for Impactful Teaching and Volunteer Scholarship Programs! Don't miss out!

Visit http://jlkd.org/ for more information and application details. Deadline to apply is January 28, 2022.

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Fighting human trafficking is a shared responsibility, and if we ...
12/27/2021

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Fighting human trafficking is a shared responsibility, and if we all work together to educate ourselves and know the signs of human trafficking, we can truly make an impact on our communities. Tune into our social media channels throughout the month of January as we share statistics, resources, and stories related to human trafficking in the United States.

As Junior Leagues, we envision a collaborative network where we can share resources and ideas, learn from one another, a...
12/13/2021

As Junior Leagues, we envision a collaborative network where we can share resources and ideas, learn from one another, and make an impact in communities across the globe. We’re looking forward to what will come in the months ahead because we know that together, we are better!

The Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties is now accepting applications from teachers and high school seniors for our ...
12/10/2021

The Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties is now accepting applications from teachers and high school seniors for our Grant for Impactful Teaching and Volunteer Scholarship Programs!

Visit http://jlkd.org/ for more information and application details. Deadline to apply is January 28, 2022.

Don't miss out! Join us TONIGHT, December 8th, to mix and mingle at a private shopping event at MandEm's Boutique and Me...
12/08/2021

Don't miss out! Join us TONIGHT, December 8th, to mix and mingle at a private shopping event at MandEm's Boutique and Meredith Jaye in Glen Ellyn. Light refreshments will be provided.

M&Em’s Boutique and Meredith Jaye have generously agreed to donate 20% of proceeds from sales during the event to Teen Parent Connection. For more details, visit https://fb.me/e/1omekB3gf

Don't forget to bring or purchase an item to donate to Teen Parent Connection's Holiday Sharing Program!

What a year it’s been! As we reflect back on 2021, we are reminded that living the value of service empowers each one of...
12/06/2021

What a year it’s been! As we reflect back on 2021, we are reminded that living the value of service empowers each one of us to be a catalyst for lasting community change. Despite the unforeseen circumstances we faced this year, our League continues to be dedicated to making an impact through its work in supporting the self-sufficiency of women.

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Wheaton, IL
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