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Become A Member
We welcome you to join the Junior League of South Bend! For 75 years, we have been both a powerful organization of trained women volunteers and a vital part of the community philanthropy, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership.
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Congratulations to our 2019 Mary Lou Schwartz Award Recipient Kathy Malone Beeler!
Kathy’s love for our community is evident through her many philanthropic endeavors. Under Kathy’s leadership as chair or co-chair, millions have been raised for various capital campaigns in the community. Her service included categories of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Logan Center, colleges, women’s agencies, cultural organizations, and Junior League. Currently, she continues service on Boards of Directors. We hope you will join us on December 7 at Holiday Ball, where Kathy will be honored with the Mary Lou Schwartz award.
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Save the Date December 7 for JLSB Holiday Ball 2019!
Tickets are now available for Holiday Ball 2019. We’re looking forward to another great night celebrating our league and raising money for our community. Please add this date to your calendars, a night not to miss!
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Nutbread and Nostalgia Cookbook Returns
First published in 1979, the Nutbread and Nostalgia cookbook has sold more than 60,000 copies. It has been out of print for the last ten years.
In honor of the Junior League of South Bend’s 75th Anniversary, Nutbread and Nostalgia returns by popular demand with it’s 75th Anniversary reprinting!
To purchase or learn more click here.
Little Black Dress Initiative
The Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) is an campaign that aims to bring awareness of neighbors in our community facing distress, whether it be poverty, violence, or inequality. Started by the Junior League of London in 2014, the initiative is now growing in communities stateside.
Participants wear one black dress, or other black attire, for five consecutive days to highlight the effect distressful situations can have on one’s access to resources, confidence, and opportunities. Each participant will use social media to increase community awareness and drive online donations through a fundraising site.
Funds raised from the campaign will directly impact our community through supporting the mission of JLSB: an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
The Junior League of South Bend’s third annual Little Black Dress Initiative will be held March 18-22, 2019. Donate today!
