Author: Courtney Mooring
The Junior League of Fort Worth Launches Clear the List to Fill the Shelves — A Virtual Book Drive Benefitting Maudrie M. Walton Elementary
FORT WORTH – “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” – Margaret Fuller The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. (JLFW) announces the launch of a virtual book drive benefitting a local Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) campus, Maudrie M. Walton Elementary. On the evening of September 25, 2020, Maudrie M. Walton Elementary was burglarized… Read More
The Junior League of Fort Worth Launches Christmas in Cowtown Holiday Gift Market Digital Magazine—A Virtual Way to Shop This Year
FORT WORTH – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… in Cowtown! The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. (JLFW) will officially launch its Christmas in Cowtown Holiday Gift Market digital magazine Friday, October 16. While not holding the traditional 14th annual Market this year was a difficult but necessary decision, JLFW was still determined to… Read More
The Junior League of Fort Worth Recognizes Diaper Need Awareness Month with the Grand Opening of the JLFW Diaper Bank
1 in 3 American Families Reports Experiencing Diaper Need FORT WORTH, September 3, 2020 – Diaper need is a health crisis and contributor to the cycle of poverty. When individuals do not have the means to provide enough clean diapers for daily use, health risks rise and steady childcare and employment is threatened. The Junior… Read More
The Junior League of Fort Worth Announces $560,000 in project funding for the Fort Worth Community in 2020-2021 year and their 2020-2021 Board of Directors
JLFW Continues to THRIVE! FORT WORTH, August 25, 2020 – The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. (JLFW) celebrates its 91st year with a new president, Amber Robertson, and the new Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 League year. JLFW’s almost 2,000 members contribute over 50,000 volunteer hours annually to over 44 local agencies and… Read More
The Junior League of Fort Worth Announces Cancellation of In-Person 14th Annual Christmas in Cowtown Holiday Market
FORT WORTH– The Junior League of Fort Worth (JLFW) has been working tirelessly to navigate the unusual circumstances presented by COVID-19 and its impact on this year. After much thoughtful consideration and a unanimous board vote, JLFW has decided not to present an in-person Christmas in Cowtown Holiday Gift Market experience this year. It is… Read More
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
The Junior League of Fort Worth opposes and condemns all forms of racism and intolerance through our Mission, Vision and commitment to diversity and inclusion. We stand with our members, partners, and neighbors across our city and throughout this country who are feeling the impacts of years of injustice and unrest that have been underscored… Read More
Junior League of Fort Worth Response to COVID-19
Recognizing that we are living in an unsettling and unusual time, the Junior League of Fort Worth (JLFW) has made several decisions regarding the remainder of the 2019-2020 League year. When tragedy strikes, our members are typically able to rally together to serve and make an impact; in this situation, for the safety of our city… Read More
Grand Entry Gala 2020
What: Junior League of Fort Worth’s 2020 Grand Entry Gala Where: Dickies Arena The 411: Celebrating timeless traditions in new spaces, the Junior League of Fort Worth’s 2020 Grand Entry Gala moved over to Dickies Arena this year. Guests enjoyed a silent auction, dinner, dancing and live entertainment by chart-topping country artist Darius Rucker. Rucker wowed the… Read More
Junior League of Fort Worth Readies 13th Annual Christmas in Cowtown Holiday Gift Market for October 10-13
Local nonprofit to raise funds for its Mission; features 250 merchants to shop FORT WORTH, Texas (September 18, 2019) – The Junior League of Fort Worth (JLFW)— a charitable nonprofit whose mission is to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women and impact the community through trained volunteers—invites shoppers to come and celebrate the spirit… Read More