High school seniors continue to end their high school experience differently than in years past due to the global pandemic. However, Junior League of Collin County is trying to keep one piece of the high school senior experience the same as in prior years by awarding the Founders Scholarship. The Founders’ Scholarship was initiated by… Read More
Originally published by Plano Magazine | Dec. 8, 2020 by Hunter Lacey On Dec. 9, the Plano Chamber of Commerce will honor its 2020 Best of Plano award winners. The event is sponsored by Medical City Plano and will be streamed live from the Rodenbaugh Theatre at North Texas Performing Arts. Chamber members are invited… Read More
Originally published by Plano Magazine | Nov. 4, 2020 By Hunter Lacey Despite the ongoing pandemic, ‘Neath the Wreath is not canceled this year – it’s just going virtual. Put on your coziest jammies, turn on a holiday movie and join the Junior League of Collin County (JLCC) for its annual holiday gift market from… Read More
Originally published by Local Profile | Nov. 5, 2020 Over the last 25 years, the women of the Junior League of Collin County have raised more than $4 million in charitable revenue for educational and charitable projects that improve life for everyone in Collin County. These award-winning programs include the Juvenile Mentoring Program (JuMP), Collin… Read More
Originally published by culturemap Dallas | Oct. 19, 2020 By Stephanie Allmon Merry Crowded galas, luncheons, concerts, and even group fun runs are still off limits for Dallas-Fort Worth nonprofits trying to raise vital funds to support their missions. The coronavirus pandemic continues to force charities to rethink their fundraising events for fall and winter. And now… Read More
Originally published by The Dallas Morning News | Oct. 12, 2020 By Teri Webster Jeri Chambers, board vice president for Plano ISD, has been named the 2020 Plano Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. The award recognizes a Plano citizen whose personal contributions — outside of regular work duties — have over a number… Read More
Originally published by Celina Record | Oct. 11, 2020 As with many events in 2020, the Junior League of Collin County (JLCC) is bringing the cherished tradition of the ‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market to the community virtually. This year’s theme invites shoppers to celebrate ‘Home for the Holidays,’ where they can enjoy the… Read More
Junior League of Collin County President Shares How They’re Becoming More Inclusive Originally published by Local Profile. Since 1976, the Junior League of Collin County has been having courageous conversations with the community. Thirteen visionary women founded the organization, originally called the Junior League of Plano, and committed their lives to improving their evolving community.… Read More
Two of our members were recently recognized as part of Plano Magazine’s Girl Boss 2020: Ten Women Changing Plano Continue reading to see how JLCC member June is impacting our community. Originally published by Plano Magazine. Back in April, when residents of North Texas first began to feel the full impact of the quarantine, June Jenkins orchestrated… Read More
Two of our members were recently recognized as part of Plano Magazine’s Girl Boss 2020: Ten Women Changing Plano Continue reading to see how JLCC member Irum is impacting our community. Originally published by Plano Magazine. It’s hard to put Irum Rashid-Jones in a box, but she has no problem with that. Throughout her career, she… Read More