Junior League of
Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula, Inc.
Advancing women's leadership for meaningful community impact since 1965 
The Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula has supported 94 community projects, awarded grants to more than 200 local nonprofits, contributed thousands of volunteer hours to our community and trained generations of peninsula women who have gone on to serve on nonprofit boards and found their own nonprofit organizations.
Over the years, we’ve played a key role in starting several local nonprofits including:
• The Tech Museum of Innovation
• Daybreak Shelter
• The Stanford Health Library
• Rebuilding Together Peninsula
• East Palo Alto Charter School
• Rosalie Rendu Center
Community Impact
Community Grants
Responding to critical community needs in our geographic service area, JLPA•MP grants are available to nonprofit agencies for new programs, capital expenditures, and emergency or general operating funds. Learn more…
Done in a Day Projects
Short, intensive community activities that are typically complete in a single day or weekend. Recent project partners include Art in Action, Hope’s Corner, CORA, and The Princess Project.
HIP Housing
In partnership with HIP Housing’s Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP), we are funding year-long rent scholarships for four local families and launching a Pop-Up Shop where SSP clients can choose from a wide range of donated clothing and essential items to help them on their way to financial self-sufficiency.
Project Mindfulness
Funded by a grant from the City of Menlo Park, we are providing carefully curated kits filled with social-emotional learning materials and nutritious snacks to nurture positive mental health among elementary-aged students in our community. Learn more …
Project STEAM
In partnership with Project READ at the Redwood City Public Library, providing hands-on STEAM activities, essential take-home groceries, and social emotional learning material to children and families who might not otherwise have access to these resources.
State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC)
With 17 Junior Leagues of California, we advocate for legislation in the areas of family support, education, health, violence prevention and human trafficking prevention, educate our members on key legislative issues in these areas and coordinate the exchange of information from our community projects to California’s policy makers. Learn more …
SUPPORT
Support the JLPA•MP
For 60 years, the League has contributed hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours and awarded hundreds of community grants, empowering more than 200 local nonprofits and launching cornerstone institutions such as The Tech Interactive and Daybreak Program for Homeless Youth. Your donation directly fuels the training, grants, and service projects that allow us to keep showing up for those who need us most.
Shop for a good cause at The Shop.
The Shop, sells gently used clothing, accessories and household items donated by League members, local retailers and the community at large. Savvy shoppers know to check here first for designer clothing, handbags, shoes, sparkling crystal, china and gently used home furnishings. Funds raised at The Shop support the JLPA•MP’s projects, services and grants.
Membership
Come Grow With Us
The JLPA•MP is committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities. We understand that the impact and integrity of our work will thrive when our members can express their whole selves while living our mission.
We think our members say it best ...
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