DIAD: Emerge! Holiday House

Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse in Tucson provides domestic abuse crisis intervention and housing, prevention, education, support, and advocacy services to anyone experiencing domestic abuse. While the majority of the people seeking their services are women and children, their services are available to anyone regardless of gender. New Member Sarah Hazen said of the event, […]

DIAD: AVIVA Children Services

On December 8th our League Members selected toys and other gift items that were donated by the community to become gifts for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or poverty and are in the custody of Child Protective Services. Our League members are mothers, aunts, and sisters and working with AVIVA Children’s Services touches a […]

Defining Your Own Success

A few years ago I read a great quote from an interview with Sheryl Sandberg which said, “we are so obsessed with ‘making it’ these days we’ve lost sight of what it means to be successful on our own terms.” In my (unsuccessful) hunt to find this interview to share with the Junior League, I came across a similar article by Christine Organ, which I encourage everyone to take a moment to read. [Click title to read entire post…]

Pima County Election Results

Part of being an engaged member of the community is understanding and being knowledgeable about issues facing our community, including the political process. This blog post highlights the official results from the election held in Tucson on Tuesday, November 3rd. [Click title to read entire post…]

2015 JLT University Fall Conference

Join us Saturday, November 14th for an afternoon filled with inspiring speakers. This is one of the key training events of the year. All new members, active members, sustainers, family and friends are encouraged to join us for our JLT University Fall Conference! [Click title to read entire post…]

Books over Brunch: Start with Why

Pick up a copy of Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek, and come join us for our first Books Over Brunch to get some answers! We will have an open discussion over brunch on November 5th at 47 Scott. [Click title to read entire post…]

DIAD: Youth on Their Own

In September 2015, JL members purchased school supplies for the students of Youth on Their Own (YOTO). YOTO helps serve over 500 homeless teenagers in our community by providing school supplies, clothing, food, and personal items.

DIAD: Hunger Walk 2015

During Hunger Action Month, September 2015, JLT volunteers helped with early morning registration for the Food Bank’s largest annual awareness event and fundraiser.

Training Opportunity in the Community

Details on the 27th Annual YWCA Women’s Leadership Conference. The YWCA is a wonderful organization committed to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. [Click title to read entire post…]