Continuing a 52-year legacy of service in our community, the Junior League of Hampton Roads has partnered with the Riverside Health System Foundation to raise awareness of reproductive cancer and provide related support services for women in the seven communities it serves. Known for co-founding the Virginia Living Museum along with the Warwick Rotary Club and for sponsoring the hands-on kids’ gallery at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center, the League’s mission is to fill gaps in education and charitable services for women and children and in so doing better their lives and those of future generations.  “Our goal is to fill needs that aren’t being met and focus on projects that have sustainability and a lasting impact,” said Jennifer Kelsay, 2008-2009 League president. 

Girls of Excellence
Through our continuing partnership with South Morrison Elementary School, JLHR hosts events during the school year for 5th grade girls. These events focus on life skills, citizenship, Kids in the Kitchen...for healthy eating, and culminate with a cotillion at the end of the school year.

Back Packs 4 Kids
JLHR partners with Foodbank of Virginia Peninsula to provide volunteers and food for the Food for Kids Back Pack Program, which provides food for under served children at area Title I Elementary Schools.

Done-in-a-Day
This Community Impact Program truly represents the various needs of our community. Now comprised of our K.I.T.S. Committees, Done-in-a-Day, has expanded to allow for a true "one day" projects and a partnership with The National Council of Jewish Women. The K.I.T.S are designed to meet the needs of grieving children, adolescent and adult female victims of sexual assault, literacy needs and the collection of school supplies in support of the YMCA's Bright Beginnings Program.

Miles of Smiles - Hosted by JLHR, the Virginia Living Museum's  exhibit, "Wild Music: Sounds and Songs of Life" offered the perfect backdrop for families to explore the museum. All exhibits were handicapped accessible and available in Braille.  Look for our next Miles of Smiles event in fall 2009 which will be targeted to assist families dealing with cancer in conjenction with our new JLHR Signature Project with Riverside Foundation.  Check back soon for more details!