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2016
We need more women in politics!
How about that for a post-election analysis? And the nice thing is, it’s a true call whether you’re from a blue state or a red state. Consider these statistics:…
Joy Burkhard. Volunteer.
It is not unusual in The Junior League for a member to really dig into an assignment and become an expert as well as a catalyst for change in that…
Take a moment in December…
It is both fitting and ironic that the official international “days” drawing attention to two of the world’s most enduring problems – AIDS and contemporary forms of slavery – occur…
It’s a Global Problem. (Color It Orange)
It’s no secret that the one of the greatest weapons we have against society’s most horrific problems is public awareness of the issue in terms of its dimensions and the…
That is not political. That is The Junior League.
The Junior League is not (and never has been) a political organization, yet I am writing this brief message after the conclusion of an election in the United States that…
Vote for the candidates of your choice – but VOTE!
It’s no secret that most of the Americans who are eligible to vote don’t. Only two-thirds of Americans who are eligible to vote are actually registered to vote, according to…
3 Questions: Eva Terry, Development Director, Peace at Home Family Shelter
Eva has a long history of work with assisting women and children in Northwest Arkansas. Prior to joining Peace at Home Family Shelter, she was at Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter…
Can we end domestic violence?
Given the fact that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, that’s a good question. Here’s what we know – 35 years after the first awareness month, domestic violence remains…
Feed the Children
This guest post is authored by Kelly Runzel, Director of Corporate Partnerships at Feed the Children. We all have experienced those little grumbles in our stomach that have affected our moods. …
It’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
This guest post is co-authored by MariBen Ramsey and Christine Benero. MariBen Ramsey is the Secretary of The National Domestic Violence Hotline. MariBen is a long-time member of the Junior…