HOUSTON, TX – (November 5, 2013) – The Junior League of Houston, Inc. continues its longstanding tradition of offering a delicious Thanksgiving Dinner from its famous Junior League Pantry. They also make great gifts for the holidays. The Junior League Pantry offers the following fabulous meal, which serves 10 to 12 people, for only $200. Cash…
HOUSTON, TX – (September 6, 2013) – The Junior League of Houston, Inc. continued its longstanding tradition of presenting an Opening Style Show featuring the venerable Elizabeth Anthony | Esther Wolf Collection. The exclusive specialty store showcased exquisite day and evening wear from American and European designers. Leading the helm of this year’s luncheon were…
HOUSTON, TEXAS June 4, 2013 – The Junior League of Houston, Inc. has announced that Marian Hearne Hilpert has been named President for 2013 – 2014. Hilpert has been a member of the Junior League of Houston for nine years. Hilpert and her husband, Tim, have two children, Luke age 7 and Lily Ana age…
February 2013 The Junior League of Houston announced its 2012 – 2013 Community Assistant Grants, which provide financial support to worthwhile organizations that do not otherwise receive ongoing volunteer support or financial assistance through the League’s Community Program. The recipients will be formally recognized at a luncheon on March 1, 2013. Recipients are chosen by…
February 2013 The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Luncheon recognized the Junior League of Houston, Inc. along with a number of other individuals and organizations for tremendous community impact on January 29, 2013 at the Westin Galleria. The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization of highly influential and…
August 2012 The Junior League of Houston, Inc. hosted a back-to-school shopping event benefiting children aided by Child Advocates, Inc. On Saturday, August 11, 2012, over 100 League members arrived at the Heights-area Target by 6 a.m. to participate. Each League member was paired with a child who had a wish list and a $100…
July 2012 Few people have had as broad an impact on the Houston community as the 2012 Adelaide Lovett Baker Award recipient, Cynthia Johnson Adkins. The Adelaide Lovett Baker Award is given annually to one sustaining member of The Junior League of Houston, Inc. who has continued to serve and have a major broad-based impact…
June 2012 Marking the beginning of the 2012 – 2013 year for The Junior League of Houston, Inc., Perry Ann Davis Reed passed the gavel to Catherine Nacol McCoin, reiterating McCoin’s belief that, “The power of the Junior League does not rest on any one person, rather within the collective strength of all us united…
April 2012 The Sara Houstoun Lindsey Award was established through a gift from Mr. John H. Lindsey, in celebration of his wife, Sara Houstoun Lindsey, JLH President from 1957 – 1958. It honors an active member who exemplifies the Junior League of Houston’s mission in all walks of her life. Kathryn Lee Bragan joined the…
March 2012 Nonprofit agencies from across the Houston area gathered at the League on March 1, 2012, to address some of the most pressing issues affecting children. Dr. Angelo Giardino was so gracious to speak about “Children Who Witness Violence: A Call to Action.” Lunch was served in the League Ballroom and a nonprofit agency showcase was…