Marking a century of service and women's leadership in San Antonio, the Junior League is throwing a year-long bash with events, exhibits, and a special cookbook to celebrate its foundation in 1924. Poised as one of the city's premier women-led volunteer organizations, the League is honoring its illustrious history and the figures who've shaped it, reported San Antonio Report.
Stepping through the doors of the Witte Museum, attendees can feast their eyes on "HERstory," an exhibit showcasing a century of the League's impact in a chronological display of noteworthy projects and the influential women behind them. Featuring eight panels and historical artifacts, the exhibit includes a tribute to the League's 100 presidents, which Centennial Committee Chair Casie Moler Martinez described to San Antonio Report as "walls filled with local female leaders" that offer an empowering journey through the Junior League’s contributions.
Not merely a walk down memory lane, the celebration also includes "Centennial Flavors," a cookbook ripe with over 150 recipes gathered from members, community partners, and local eateries. The League's taste for philanthropy is evident, with proceeds pegged for its community programs, stand-alone projects, and grants. Additionally, the JLSA members are challenged to ramp up their service, aiming for an extra 100 hours each in community work, and they've already clocked in over 6,000 hours just two months in, the League informed.
As the Junior League of San Antonio toasts to its 100-year milestone, it's not just about past achievements but also about recruiting the new blood. Board President Rachel Briseño Bruno highlighted in an interview with the organization’s website, "One of our biggest goals this year is to introduce the Junior League to our next generation of members." The League continues to align itself with various nonprofits, such as University Hospital and Girls, Inc. reflecting its enduring commitment to community partnership and women’s empowerment.
For those itching to join the centennial festivities or learn more about the League’s ongoing impact—after all, history in this case is very much alive and kicking—you can head to the JLSA website for details on upcoming events and initiatives. Here's looking at another hundred years of service, leadership, and—in the true spirit of San Antonio.
