About Us
We are The Junior League of Wilmington, DE
Above all else, our goal is to promote and perpetuate social change in the Wilmington communities that will benefit most from it. By empowering women and providing valuable leadership training, we are giving local women the tools to get involved, put their talents to work, and positively impact the communities of Wilmington.
Strength in Numbers
As one of hundreds of Junior League chapters across the world, we are a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI). Established in 1923, the Junior League of Wilmington plays an integral part in the development, improvement, and support of the communities of Wilmington.
While you’re here, we welcome you to learn how to join us, support our work, or get involved.
Our Local Impact
Right now, our primary focus of ISSUE SUMMARY requires immediate action, and our multi-faceted approach is making an impact. In YEAR(S) we plan to SUMMARIZE GOAL by SUMMARIZE STEPS. If you’re interested in learning more about our current focus or developing your own civic leadership skills, we welcome you to learn more or connect with us.
Help Us Lead Change
There is always more work to be done, more help needed, and more opportunities to make an impact in REGION. The empowered women of LEAGUE NAME are working to improve our local communities through leadership and effective action. Will you join them?
The Junior League of Wilmington was founded in 1918 under the inspiration of Mrs. William S. Bergland. The Junior League of Wilmington is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit volunteer organization. Since its inception, the women of the League have encouraged every member to use her talents and resources to improve the social and economic conditions of others. Today, the League has over 400 members, making it a large nonprofit organization in Delaware. Continuing to focus on improving the health, education, and welfare of those in need, the Junior League of Wilmington serves as an important volunteer resource and a catalyst for positive change through our partnerships with other nonprofit organizations in our community.
Over the years, the Junior League of Wilmington’s focus area has changed to meet the diverse needs of our community. From actively supporting a woman’s right to vote, creating a Foster Care Review Board to protect children’s rights, helping to build the new Woodlawn Library and participating in numerous projects with the Ronald McDonald House, the Junior League of Wilmington has been a force in Delaware. Most recently, we spearheaded passage of Erin’s Law in Delaware, requiring publicly funded schools to implement age-appropriate, prevention-oriented sexual abuse education.
For nearly 100 years, the women of the Junior League of Wilmington have dedicated their time, energy, and resources to impact our community.
Past Junior League of Wilmington projects, partners and events:
| A.I. DuPont Institute’s Auxiliary | Immunization Task Force |
| Ashland Nature Center | Kids Count in Delaware |
| “Bridges for Play” playground at Leach School | Literacy Volunteers of America |
| Child, Inc. | “No Monkeying Around” pavilion at Brandywine Zoo |
| Children’s Bureau | Project Assist Institute |
| Delaware Adolescent Program (DAPI) | Project C.A.R.E/Ingleside Homes Inc. |
| Delaware Children’s Museum | Read Aloud Delaware |
| Delaware Children’s Theater | Ronald McDonald House of Delaware |
| Delaware Curative Workshop | The Project for Domestic Violence Reform |
| Delaware Women’s Conference | Sterck School – Delaware School for the Deaf |
| Foster Care Review Act | The Wellness Community – Delaware |
| Foster Care Review Board | Wilmington Senior Center |
| West End Neighborhood House |