Community

Since our inception in 1922, the Junior League of Portland, Maine (JLP) has committed volunteer leadership and funding to many worthwhile community projects. From addressing hunger and food insecurity, to preventing child abuse and neglect, to promoting environmental stewardship, the JLP is honored to have partnered with numerous groups and organizations on important issues impacting our community. Click here to learn about our past projects and partnerships.

Current Issue Focus Area: Mental Health and Wellness

The Junior League of Portland is committed to addressing the growing mental health challenges in our community by promoting awareness, building resilience, expanding coping strategies, reducing isolation, strengthening connections, and decreasing stigma.

We’re Creating Fulfilling Leadership Opportunities Throughout the Greater Portland Region

The Junior League of Portland, ME offers so much more than local volunteering opportunities! Our League of leaders creates real change by advancing social activism-focused projects that directly benefit the communities of Maine. By giving women the tools to lead, educating them about their communities’ needs, and helping them put their unique brand of creativity and skill to work, JLP is making a big impact on Maine.

Since our inception in 1922, the Junior League of Portland, Maine (JLP) has committed volunteer leadership and funding to many worthwhile community projects. From addressing hunger and food insecurity, to preventing child abuse and neglect, to promoting environmental stewardship, the JLP is honored to have partnered with numerous groups and organizations on important issues impacting our community. Click here to learn about our past projects and partnerships.

We’re Transforming Greater Portland Communities By Challenging the Status Quo

No matter what we’re currently focusing on, the Junior League of Portland, ME’s work centers around improving our local communities through effective action and leadership. We have identified Mental Health and Wellness as the most pressing issue in our community right now, and we are helping local women take action to resolve it.