Empowering Sacramento Through Decades of Service

For over 80 years, the Junior League of Sacramento (JLS) has been a catalyst for positive change in the Sacramento region. Through strategic partnerships, hands-on volunteerism, and targeted community investments, JLS has supported a wide range of programs that uplift women, children, and families.

Below is a snapshot of the organizations and initiatives we’ve proudly partnered with or supported—many of which continue to thrive today thanks to the foundation laid by our members.

Health & Human Services

• Yolo County Food Bank – Ongoing support of basic needs
• Soil Born Farms – Educational farm to empower people to participate in their local food systems 
• Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services – Ongoing support for hunger relief
• Crisis Nursery – Providing safe spaces for children in crisis
• Sacramento Hospice Consortium – Compassionate end-of-life care
• Next Move Homeless Services – Formerly Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center
• Yolo Crisis Center – Crisis intervention and support services
• Safe Harbor – Providing transitional housing to families experiencing homelessness
• Shriners Children’s Hospital Northern California – Proving free specialty pediatric care and family support 

Youth & Family Support

• Fairytale Town & Sacramento Zoo (Founder) – Enriching childhood experiences through play and learning
• Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento – Safe haven for children in crisis
• Boys & Girls Clubs (Raley & Teichert Branches) – Hosted “Kids in the Kitchen” nutrition education programs

Arts, Culture & Education

• Crocker Art Museum – Supported docent programs and cataloging efforts
• Sacramento History Museum – Helped launch the Old Sacramento Docents Program and educational materials
• SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (formerly Discovery Museum) – Supported early science education
• Sacramento Children’s Museum – Promoting hands-on learning for young children

Civic Engagement & Advocacy

• Sacramento Region Community Foundation – Longstanding philanthropic partner and endowment steward
• State Public Affairs Committee (CalSPAC) – Advocating with all 17 California Junior Leagues for policies that support women and children
• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) – Supporting children in the foster care system

Legacy Projects

• Old Sacramento Revitalization – JLS played a key role in restoring the Old Eagle Theatre and developing educational materials for the district
• Nonprofit Resource Center (now The Impact Foundry) – Helped build capacity for local nonprofits
• Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center – Longtime partner in community development

Our Commitment Continues

These partnerships reflect the heart of JLS: women building better communities. Whether through launching new initiatives or supporting existing programs, our members are dedicated to creating lasting, measurable impact.

📍 Want to see where we’ve made a difference? Explore our Community Impact Map (coming soon).