Community projects have been the backbone of service for the JLA since its inception. In an effort to touch the lives of a broad number of Central Texans and impact many areas of the community, the League’s focus has been divided into categories of need, including health and well being, youth, education and cultural projects.

A Christmas Affair

Kicking off the holiday season, this event draws more than 200 merchants from across the country for a five day shopping extravaganza that allows Austin to share with JLA in the spirit of giving.

Aid for Better Classrooms (ABC) Grants

This program uses community funds to supplement funding for classroom teachers, enabling them to provide innovative instruction to Austin area school children.

Coats for Kids

For this annual community project, members collect and distribute warm winter coats to eligible children and teenagers in Central Texas.

Community Assistance Fund

Grants are awarded to local nonprofit agencies experiencing an emergency or disaster that places their operations in jeopardy, allowing these important organizations to continue operating and providing services while managing unforeseen expenses.

Con Mi MADRE... Mothers and Daughters Raising Expectations

Formerly the Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program, this college preparatory program provides Hispanic female students and their mothers with education and social support needed to encourage academic and personal success.

Done-in-a-Day

This program allows the JLA to provide assistance for nonprofit agencies with short-term volunteer needs. JLA volunteers help with events such as picnics, holiday parties, room makeovers and collection and delivery of various goods.

Sponsorship Fund

Grants are awarded to local nonprofit agencies for events that address a community issue or serve an unmet need in the Austin area, offering educational assistance and other services to these agencies.

UT String Project

The Junior League of Austin sponsors this program with the Fine Arts Department at the University of Texas to provide scholarships for lessons on string instruments to children.

Community Project Partners

• Animal Trustees of Austin
• Austin Area Garden Council
• Austin Children’s Shelter
• Austin Habitat for Humanity
• Austin Smiles
• Austin State School – Volunteer Services Council
• Ballet Austin
• Caritas of Austin
• Children’s Diabetes Camp of Central Texas
• (Camp Bluebonnet)
• Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas
• Faith in Action Caregivers – West Austin
• Family Connections
• Foundation Communities
• Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & South Texas
• March of Dimes
• Meals on Wheels and More
• Mobile Loaves & Fishes
• Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin
• R.O.C.K. Ride On Center for Kids
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin & Central Texas
• SafePlace
• Texas Rio Grand Legal Aid (TRLA)
• Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
• Zilker Theatre Productions