Thank You to Our Supporters

We are so grateful to the following Community Corporate Partners who have helped make the work we are doing this year possible!       

Kids in the Kitchen is Back!

Kids in the Kitchen is back! In this program, kids learn easy and healthy meals and snacks. A major bonus of this program is that kids are exposed to, and have the opportunity, to try foods they would not otherwise be able to while growing their cooking skills and their confidence.  This year, like everything… Read More

2020 LBDI Wrap-Up

Thank you to all our generous Little Black Dress Initiative supporters for participating in LBDI with us August 30 – September 4, 2020. With your help, the campaign has raised over $5,929! These critical funds will enable our League to provide nutritional education programs, such as Kids in the Kitchen, and support community gardens to eradicate food insecurity in Peoria. Your… Read More

Kids in the Kitchen Videos

Lights, Camera, Action! As the second round of Kids in the Kitchen meal kit deliveries start, our league members have come together to create fun videos to go along with each recipe included in the weekly meal kits. From Banana Roll Ups to Pizza Quesadillas, you’ll find all the recipes here. Follow the link here or… Read More

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