Category Archives: JL Programs

Igniting the spirit of the athlete in children
In keeping with its focus on childhood obesity, The Junior League of Youngstown will sponsor children to run in the annual Peace Race which celebrates the sport of running and the spirit of the athlete.
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Partnering with a farmers’ market in Spartanburg
The Junior League of Spartanburg partners with a local farmers’ market to teach children about healthy eating and to offer the community access to fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Addressing the barriers to good nutrition
Begun eight years ago as an opportunity to demonstrate to families the importance of proper nutrition and exercise, The Junior League of Long Beach’s Kids in the Kitchen program now works with partners to address the barriers low-income families encounter in their pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.
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Planting one garden at a time
The Junior League of Las Vegas’s upcoming School Garden Project will strive to support existing gardens with volunteer support and programming.
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Pioneering a study on childhood obesity
After research showed that Alabama lacked a study on childhood obesity, The Junior League of Mobile partnered with the health department and a university to conduct the state’s first childhood obesity study.
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