Who We Are
The Junior League of Olympia is a group of roughly 200 dedicated women in the Olympia area who are linked together by a common desire to serve their community and develop their volunteer potential.
JLO is just one of more than 300 Junior Leagues across the United States and Canada that make up the Association of Junior Leagues International. The group began as a Junior Service League in 1987 and became a full-fledged Junior League by April 1993-- completing its membership requirements more quickly than any other league on record.
What We Do
Our Mission
The Junior League of Olympia (JLO) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Our Vision
The Junior League of Olympia is committed to developing healthy families through education, collaboration, and direct service.
Focus area: The prevention of child abuse and neglect.
JLO reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. We encourage women over the age of 21 to join us.
Members of the Junior League of Olympia support each other in a three-pronged approach to community service and collaboration:
- Advocacy & Education;
- Community Projects; and
- Fundraising
JLO Annual Reports
JLO Awards
| 2006 Community Service Award Mercy Housing |
May 2006 |
| Volunteer Organization Youth Advocate of the Year Community Youth Services |
April 18, 2005 |
| "Making A Difference" in the Life of a Child Service Club Award Thurston Community Network |
March 27, 2003 |
| Civic Organization of the Year Award Leadership in Philanthropy South Sound Partners for Philanthropy |
Nov. 13, 2002 |
| Certificate of Appreciation Focus on the Children Parent Empowerment Program |
2000 |
| Honorable Mention Award 2000 Organization Development - Fund Development Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. |
May 2000 |
| Community Recognition Award For outstanding dedication and commitment in working towards ending sexual and domestic violence Safeplace |
May 30, 2004 |
| Certificate of Appreciation Outstanding Volunteer Service Monarch TLC |
Sept. 24, 1997 |
| Award of Excellence Monarch TLC |
1996-97 |
| Community Partner Award National Make A Difference Day TOGETHER! |
Oct. 28, 1995 |