Community Impact

The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) has a deep and rich history of serving our community. We have donated over $13.7 million in grants and special projects and provided more than 1.6 million volunteer hours. The JLC’s Community Impact teams’ partner with nonprofit agencies and support their programs with passionate, trained volunteers.

Community Focus

Children’s Mental and Physical Health:

The Junior League of Charlotte partners with our community to ensure that children from kindergarten to fifth grade have support and access to mental and physical health programs in priority areas of Mecklenburg County.

  • Promote Healthy Living – fitness, understanding nutrition and encouraging healthy choices and behavior.
  • Support Mental Well-Being including toxic stress, bullying, abuse & neglect and supporting safe spaces.
  • Provide Access to Healthcare and Food – Increase access to healthcare including immunizations and health screenings. Improve access to affordable, well-rounded meals.
  • Serving priority areas of Mecklenburg County encompassing zip codes: 28205, 28206, 28208, 28212, 28216, and 28217.

2026-2027 Community Projects and Partnerships:

Classroom Central

Thompson Child & Family Focus

Girl Flow

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

Hope Haven

2027-2028 Community Partnership Applications:

Our Community Partnership Applications for the 2027–2028 League year will open in late Summer/early Fall. Please check back in August for information regarding the next application cycle.

Advocacy

The Junior League of Charlotte’s Public Policy and Advocacy (PPA) committee identifies and researches policy issues important to the JLC, advocating on its behalf. It builds coalitions with like-minded organizations and promotes awareness and dialogue among JLC members and the community.

PPA educates League members, community organizations and policymakers on issues facing JLC members and the communities we serve. Our advocacy efforts fall into the following categories:

  • Draft policy recommendations
  • Act as JLC liaisons with city, state and federal legislators
  • Host voter registration drives and Meet the Candidate events