JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TAMPA INC

TAMPA, Florida, 33606-3584 United States

Mission Statement

Founded in 1926, the Junior League of Tampa, Inc. is an organization of over 1,800 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

About This Cause

The Junior League of Tampa reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. Values Our values guide our efforts. We are dedicated to the service of our community, members and partners. We aspire to the following organization values: Voluntarism - Promoting voluntarism by creating a supportive, safe environment that encourages the continuous development of women to reach their highest potential as civic and community leaders Empowerment - Providing training and mentoring opportunities to develop and empower our members and those we serve to improve their lives and the lives of others Collaboration - Working collaboratively, effectively and strategically with our members and community partners to build a legacy of positive community impact Advocacy - Acting as catalysts for change in our community and speaking as influencers for those who cannot speak for themselves Stewardship - Achieving organizational excellence to meet our Mission and Vision, by responsibly managing the resources and relationships entrusted to us Issue Areas The Junior League of Tampa is committed to helping break the cycle of poverty for our most disadvantaged children and families through: Child Welfare - Improving the lives of children and families touched by the child welfare system, particularly through the continuum of foster care Education - Providing educational programs that support emergent literacy, life skills, and health and nutrition Commitment to our Community For over 89 years, The Junior League of Tampa has been committed to building a healthier, more educated and safer community for Tampa Bay's children and their families. The 1,800 plus members currently provide more than 60,000 hours of service to the community each year, valued at $1,353,000, while investing over $260,000 annually on JLT projects. This combination results in a financial impact of more than $1.6 million dollars in the Tampa Bay area.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TAMPA INC
87 Columbia Dr
TAMPA, Florida 33606-3584
United States
Phone 813-254-1734
Website jltampa.org
Twitter @JLTampa
Unique Identifier 590693993