Since 1991, the JLHR has budgeted for and disbursed small, one-time grants to organizations, individuals, or families who have a pressing, urgent need.

During the 2019-2020 League year, the League disbursed $2,000 in funds to the following:

• El Paso Community Foundation
• Mayor’s Book Club – Healthy Families Partnership, Inc.
• Five Loaves Food Pantry
• PORT Shelter
• Junior League of Nashville after tornados
• Newport News Public Library Foundation
• Fear2Freedom
• Virginia Living Museum
• Williamsburg House of Mercy
• Boys and Girl Club
• Downtown Hampton Childhood Development Center
• Queens Lake/Burton Food Pantry
• Two individuals:
  • A family who had a house fire and lost most of what they had
  • A $100 gift card to a single mother for supplies needed

Do you know of an organization, individual or family who could use immediate funds?  Please send us an e-mail at volunteer@jlhr.org. Our Board of Directors meets monthly to consider these community needs.