Submitted by Holli
Armstrong, Done in a Day Chair
Looking for more ways to give back to the community, the
Junior League of Columbia hosted an open house earlier this month for local
nonprofits to learn more about how they can get involved with the League. There
were new faces and old friends representing in attendance for an energizing and
engaging event hosted by JLC’s Community Research and Project Development
(CRPD).
The highlight of the open house was the unveiling of the
Community Enrichment Grant Program Request For Proposal (RFP). As a reminder,
this new RFP program is made possible due to excess funds that the League has available
to invest back into the community funding projects that align with the League’s
mission. For our community partners, the sky really is the limit with this
grant program. Attendees were encouraged to think big, really BIG, and to
imagine what they never thought possible. Because of your support and the
League’s sound fiscal management, we are going to make dreams come true and
life better for children living in the Midlands when these grants are awarded.
The application deadline is September 15, and more information can be found online.
During the open house, we also brainstormed NEW…BOLD…FRESH
community projects for the Done in a Day (DIAD) committee to tackle this year.
A record 28 DIAD applications for potential projects were submitted. For our
members, this means more diverse and creative volunteer opportunities. If you
know of a community partner that DIAD could help, please let them know the
application deadline is mid-August. An updated application will be posted on
our website later this month.
By the way, did you know the League can step in and help out
an organization in a pinch? Our community assistance funds provide immediate
funding assistance to address urgent
needs. If you hear of an organization that needs our help and has a mission
that aligns with JLC, please encourage them to submit an application online.
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