Thank you for supporting The Junior League of Midland,
Inc.'s Shotguns & Stilettos! Because of your faithful support, the Junior
League develops the potential of women, improves the community and promotes
volunteerism. Specifically, you are helping to "build a better
Midland," through these community projects.
Scholarship Clearinghouse is a program that
assists college-bound students in finding and applying for college
scholarships. JLM maintains a comprehensive and easy to use database of
scholarships to assist students living in West Texas. We simplify the
overwhelming application process by allowing each student to search for
scholarships based on their specific needs, achievements and future plans.
Additionally, the committee awards a scholarship to exceptional students
utilizing the program.
Suits
With Skills. Imagine leaving your home, your comfort zone, with only
your children and the clothes on your back. For over 500 women and children in
the Midland area last year, this was their harsh reality. JLM is passionate
about helping survivors of domestic abuse break free from repression to lead
self-sufficient and healthy lives. Partnering with Safe Place of the Permian
Basin and Buckner Children and Family Services, JLM provides a 12-week session
program called Suits with Skills. The sessions are designed to teach
abuse survivors to build resumes, learn interview skills, exhibit a
professional appearance and communicate effectively in the workplace. Upon
completion, each participant receives interview appropriate attire.
HopeWorks. This new project partners with Rays
of Hope, a local non-profit outreach program, to facilitate an 11-week creative
arts HopeWorks program for children who have experienced death.
Kids First. This new project partners with
Centers for Children and Families in order to help facilitate their Kids First
Program, a supervised visitation and exchange program for children separated
from their parents. The committee members will monitor visits as well as plan
and execute a Christmas party and end-of-year party
Journey Summer Camp Again partnering with
Rays of Hope, the committee will be in charge of planning and following through
with a one week summer camp for children who have experienced death, divorce,
separation or other painful transitions.
Volunteers
in Midland is a clearinghouse for carefully-curated member
volunteer opportunities.Through Volunteers in Midland, each Active
Member of the Junior League of Midland will give four hours of her time to a
selected nonprofit assistance activity. A Junior League of Midland committee
will review these activity applications to ensure that each project meets the
League’s specifications, as well as promotes the League’s community objectives.
Nonprofit organizations should complete the application, available on our website, for
each particular program that is in need of additional volunteers or assistance
from our members.
Reading Olympics is a literacy program
created by The Junior League of Midland, Inc. (the League). This 12- week
program is designed to take elementary-aged children through literary
adventures that will foster a love of reading. To accomplish our goal, we are
partnering with the Boys and Girls Club of Midland.
