February 2012 Each year, the Junior League of Houston seeks to broaden its impact in the Houston community by providing Community Assistance Grants to organizations that do not receive ongoing volunteer support or financial assistance through the League’s community projects. Since the creation of the program in 1955 – 1956, the League has directed almost…

February 2012 The Junior League of Houston, Inc. hosted their 64th annual Charity Ball, Starry Night Ball, over three evenings with over 850 guests in attendance and raising $930,000 for various community projects. Starry Night Ball was presented by Junior League President Perry Ann Davis Reed, Charity Ball Chairman Marian Hearne Hilpert, and Underwriting Chairman Shannon Beirne Wiesedeppe. The presenting…

September 2011 The Junior League of Houston is pleased to recognize Nancy Stallworth Thomas as the tenth winner of the Adelaide Lovett Baker Award. Her vision, dedication and leadership in the field of conservation, civic improvement, and education on all levels have been honored by many and respected by those around her. To hear of…

June 2011 The Junior League Award for Membership Development was presented to the Junior League of Houston for our Junior League University (JLU) program. This program is designed to connect transferring members to the Houston League as soon as they move to Houston. Transfer members attend JLU classes that are meant to teach them about…

June 2011 On Tuesday, May 24, 2011, Houston Woman Magazine hosted their Fifth Annual Nominate HER Awards Luncheon honoring seven amazing women in the Houston area. Our very own President, Perry Ann Reed, received the 2011 Community Angel Award. This specific award is given to someone who truly dedicates herself to community service and has…

April 2011 The Junior League of Houston, Inc. recently awarded the 2011 Sara Houstoun Lindsey Award to Rachel Podsednik Regan. The Sara Houstoun Lindsey Award was endowed by John H. Lindsey to honor his wife, 1957 – 1958 Junior League of Houston President, Sara Houstoun Lindsey. This annual award honors an outstanding active member of the…

March 2011 Twelve years ago, a community collaborative comprised of different community organizationswas formed. These organizations shared a commitment to improving the lives of children andfamilies in Houston. Barbara Stout of Collaborative for Children first approached the JuniorLeague of Houston with the idea for this collaborative event in 1999. The CommunityCollaborations Council, as it is…

January 2010 Celebrating 85 years of “Building A Better Community,” the Junior League of Houston, Inc. is thrilled to announce that they will be hosting their 85th Anniversary Celebration and Community Assistance Grant Presentation on January 21, 2010. Each year, The Junior League of Houston, Inc. seeks to broaden its impact in the community by…

October 2009 The Junior League of Houston, Inc. has awarded Emily Attwell Crosswell the Adelaide Lovett Baker award in honor of her outstanding community involvement and continued volunteerism even after her years of active service to the Junior League ended. The award was presented to Emily at the annual Sustaining Members luncheon at the Junior…

March 2009 HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Bryan C. Cannon, Associate, Pediatric Cardiology at Texas Children’s Hospital; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine; Director, Arrhythmia and Pacing Service (Electrophysiology) and Associate Director, Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program, has been awarded the first ever Everyday Hero Award by the Community Collaborations Council. He was nominated by…