“Thank you again for all your efforts. It looks amazing. …The Calvin Closet project helps them (students) with basic needs to get them to cross the finish line.” – Principal Keimig In March of 2021, the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin (JLCD) began a multi-year financial and volunteer commitment to Calvin A. Hunsinger School, a Title […]
DUNEDIN, FL — OCTOBER 25, 2021: Anne Mitton joined the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin (JLCD) to build a deeper connection with her neighbors. Along with other dedicated women, she has taken JLCD’s vision for a better community to help build a long-lasting impact on the growing number of families battling chronic hunger and poverty in […]
Every year, the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin selects an artist as the featured artist for the annual Art Harvest art show. For 2021, we have selected Jennifer Peck. Jennifer is a mixed media artist whose passion for coastal life inspired moving from Texas to Sarasota, Florida, where the Gulf Coast’s beaches, birds, and botanicals provide […]
Junior Leagues around the world are full of amazing women volunteers. During National Volunteer Month, JLCD celebrates a few of the women volunteers that lead our organization. As a volunteer-led organization, the women who make up JLCD dedicate their time and energy to our mission and each other. We celebrate all our members this month. […]
After recent events at the U.S. Capitol, The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) published its External Statement on Civic Responsibility, condemning racism and hate. The statement affirms the Junior League of Clearwater Dunedin’s (JLCD) belief “In debate, not destruction; In voting, not violence; In the diversity of races, not racism; In freedom of religion, not […]
The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin (JLCD) recognizes National Poverty in America Awareness Month. Poverty awareness is an important issue to JLCD, with a particular focus on North Pinellas County, JLCD is committed to building public awareness of poverty and food insecurity in our community. The poverty rate in the U.S. soars in 2020 The U.S. […]
Nonprofit members will be wearing black dresses for a week-long campaign to raise funds and awareness of poverty-related issues in the community. Dunedin, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2021) —The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin (JLCD) will hold its 4th annual Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) on January 25, 2021. LBDI is a week-long awareness and fundraising […]
Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Cancels Annual Art Harvest Festival The popular art festival was scheduled for November 7-8. Dunedin, Fla. (Sept. 1, 2020) —The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin (JLCD) canceled the 2020 Art Harvest Festival event due to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the City of Dunedin government. The […]
The official cookbook of Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin, From Grouper to Grits, continues to be our League’s contribution to the legacy of Junior League Cookbooks. Florida recipes from this cookbook remain a delectable representation of our southern coastal flavor. Dinner and Dessert Are on Us Not sure what to cook on a hot summer night? […]
With the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin’s (JLCD) impact stretching over 72 years–launching and supporting many staple organizations, we have a strong case for support for developing the potential of women and improving our community with the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our positive outcomes are staggering. Yet, we have an opportunity for greater […]