Continuing a 57-year legacy of service in our community, the Junior League of Hampton Roads is pleased to announce its "Women's Initiative for Success and Empowerment", a program designed to empower women who are confronting economic uncertainty and adversity in order to improve their lives. Known for co-founding the Virginia Living Museum along with the Warwick Rotary Club and for sponsoring the 'Hands-on for Kids’ gallery at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center, the League’s mission is to fill gaps in education and services for women and children and in so doing improve their lives and those of future generations. Our goal is to fill needs that are not being met and focus on projects that have sustainability and a lasting impact.

Raising Awareness about GED resources

• Providing scholarships for GED tests to women facing economic adversity
• Providing group mentorship opportunities
• Hosting educational-career fair for local GED centers

MoneyWISE/LifeWISE
The Junior League of Hampton Roads provides and promotes resources to help women gain positive and productive financial and life skills. Community outreach includes:

• Establishing community gardens in under-served communities along with providing healthy and economical cooking workshops
• Providing group mentorship that focuses on productive and healthy habits

Teen WISE
The Junior League of Hampton Roads provides and promotes positive opportunities for female teenagers.
Community outreach includes:

• Career Launch Programs for teens seeking employment
• Teen Center mentorship programs that focus on educational, cultural, financial and physical development that increase self-esteem and develop the potential of young women.