Announcing JLP Volunteer of the Year

With only 24 hours in a day, Amanda Campbell masters giving to the community, participating in JLP, supporting friends and raising a family all while working full time.  “One of my favorite things is how her tough, no nonsense exterior always gives way to her big and generous heart,” one JLP member says. Amanda’s League… Read More

Announcing JLP Sustainer of the Year

Beth Bussan is the definition of an active sustainer who continues to exemplify what it means to be a part of the Junior League of Peoria.   Beth fosters collaboration among all walks of life. She is very focused and determined, yet her warmth, gentleness and sense of humor put people at ease, quickly earning trust… Read More

COVID-19 Community Outreach Efforts

Throughout March and April the Junior League of Peoria has been at work in the community to help our neighbors through this difficult time. We’ve been able to make a huge impact on our non-profit partners and continue to assist where we can! Thank you so much to our members and partners for the ideas… Read More

COVID-19 Update

During these difficult times, we at the Junior League of Peoria have made several adjustments to our normal operations. All meetings of members will be held virtually for the time being. With the cancellation of our Frolic with the Fairies fundraiser in March, we have reached out to ticket holders with more information. (If you… Read More

40 Years of Service with Crittenton

On April 1st, the Crittenton Centers was to host its 2nd Annual Baby Brunch, now postponed to a later date. Although we cannot be together in person, we still want to celebrate virtually and recognize our amazing Junior League of Peoria sustainers Joan Janssen and Terry Best!     Joan Janssen was the visionary leader who brought… Read More

Ronald McDonald House – Done in a Day Project

This month our Done in a Day initiative was to prepare a meal for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. With the COVID 19 pandemic creating many unknowns for our community, we delivered a frozen meal option with additional snacks and desserts to make sure we fulfilled our DIAD efforts. We will also be providing a fresh brisket sandwich meal… Read More

Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

  The Junior League of Peoria participates in Giving Tuesday as a way to extend our ability to positively impact our community beyond the contributions of our membership. The social media messaging that marks Giving Tuesday gives us a platform to educate our family, friends, supporters and the public about our mission to increase food… Read More

Those Who Excel Award

Junior League of Peoria is proud to announce it received a Those Who Excel Award of Meritorious from the Illinois State Board of Education, honoring our outstanding contributions to Peoria Public Schools District 150. Amanda Boers Campbell and Andrea Tortora accepted the  honor at the banquet this October in Bloomington.

Leadership Conference

Saturday, October 19, 2019

The Junior League of Peoria is proud to present its 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Conference! October 19, 2019 8:30am – 3:00pm Arbor Hall ICC Peoria North Our theme this year is “The Leader Within”. The conference will encompass the overarching theme that you can be a leader in your personal or professional life, at entry… Read More