Each year the Junior League of Sioux City (JLSC) selects community projects to fulfill our mission of developing the potential of women, improving our community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers, and promoting volunteerism. For the 2009-2010 League year, we are working on the following projects.
Siouxland Mental Health Project : A partnership between Junior League of Sioux City and Siouxland Mental Health to provide support to individuals dealing with a mental health issue and homelessness. This partnership will also be working on increasing the Siouxland community’s awareness of such issues.
Mercy Backpack Project: A partnership that has grown through the years with Mercy Medical Centers Child Advocacy Center, the Mercy Backpack project’s primary focus for the year will be promoting community involvement and voluntarism. The committee will be holding a Community Tying Day so others can assist in this worthwhile cause and also increase the awareness of child abuse and its impact upon our community.
Food Bank Project: Once again Junior League of Sioux City is working with the Siouxland Community Food Bank and their BackPack for Kids program. JLSC members will not only be preparing bags for the children to take home on the weekends, but we will also be providing Inserts in the backpack for parents on topics such as nutrition, family activities, and other valued information to support healthy living in an economical manner.
Kids in the Kitchen: This national AJLI initiative to educate children and families on healthy eating is being implemented by the Junior League of Sioux City in many ways. This year’s committee has set a year-round effort on the preparation and eating of healthy snacks. The committee started their work this summer as a focal point at the Farmer’s Market. A variety of events are being planned throughout the remainder of the year.