The Junior League of Evanston-North Shore, Inc. (JLE-NS) is a non-profit organization of women building better communities. Proceeds from the Designer Kitchens of the North Shore tour benefit our community impact projects that are focused on "Advancing Employment and Supporting Families." Those projects inlclude:
- Fitting Futures™ builds confidence and boosts careers of financially challenged women by offering free interview attire and related services. Click here to learn more or donate attire to Fitting Futures™.
- Baby Steps is an educational baby shower for low-income expectant mothers in need. Click here to learn more about Baby Steps.
- Scholarships and Grants provide financial assistance for college students and local non-profits. Click here to learn more about the JLE-NS Scholarships, and here to learn about the Grants programs.
- Thrift House is a resale shop in Evanston, offering affordable, gently used clothing and household items since 1940. We also allow clients of our partner non-profits to shop at no charge. Click here to learn more about the JLE-NS Thrift House.
Do community impact projects like these interest you? If so, please consider joining the Junior League of Evanston-North Shore. The JLE-NS is always looking for dedicated volunteers who want to “make friends while making a difference” in the suburbs north of Chicago! JLE-NS reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.
Please click here to learn more about joining the Junior League of Evanston-North Shore. Thank you for your interest!