Community Commitment

1978 - 1988

1989 - 1995

1996 - 2000

2001 - 2006

2007 - 2010

National Organization

The Junior League of Sioux Falls, originally established as the Junior Service League, was formed in 1978, and was accepted into the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. in 1985. Since this time, members have raised more than $235,000 for the Sioux Falls area. Each year, more than 150 members contribute more than 5,000 hours of volunteer service.

Through the vision and dedication of its members, JLSF works to fill a variety of needs. Research and close contact with community advisors keep the Junior League in touch with the issues.

• The Ronald McDonald House, a home-away-from-home for families of children with long-term illnesses, stands as an example of the ability of the JLSF to mobilize volunteers to develop a new project.
• Over a decade ago, the JLSF started the Race for the Cure to help raise funds for the fight against breast cancer and to raise the public's awareness of the detection and treatment of the disease.
• JLSF has entertained and educated thousands of children through the Junior League Children's Studio in the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Sciences, created to provide interactive art activities for children of all ages.
• JLSF can respond quickly to community needs with financial assistance or through "Done in a Day" projects