Scholarship Program
JLWS Scholarship Program honors and encourages High School Senior Women from Forsyth County who have demonstrated a sincere desire to be of service to others through volunteer services in improving the community. More info
Women Building a Better Community
The Junior League of Winston-Salem, Inc. (JLWS) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Community Impact
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is a program for third to fifth grade girls designed to improve their self-image, health behaviors, and physical activity habits. JLWS volunteers mentor and encourage girls to become healthy and confident young women.
Crosby Scholars
JLWS volunteers working as part of the Crosby Scholars placement partner with the agency to mentor high school seniors by assisting them as they complete their college admission essays.
Kids in the Kitchen
Kids in the Kitchen empowers youth to make healthy choices and help reverse the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues. Events include games, healthy snack preparation, and exercise and are for first through fifth graders.
Children's Museum On the Road
The Children's Museum On the Road Placement works at various community events to introduce the Museum and its resources to underserved and diverse populations throughout the greater Winston-Salem area.
Smart Start / READ TO ME
Through the Smart Start / READ TO ME placement, JLWS volunteers visit Smart Start preschools to read and provide access to children's literature, helping to ensure that children enter school ready to succeed.
