About Us
Our Mission
The Junior Service League of DeLand is a non-profit charitable organization of women that has been committed to the improvement of our community through effective volunteerism and fundraising for over 90 years. We are active, dedicated women who are pledged to making a difference in our community by reaching out to those most in need, and educating ourselves regarding community issues and leadership.
Our Projects
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Adopt-a-Road: Providing a clean environment for students who walk to DeLand High School and George Marks Elementary School, Members participate in road clean-ups to beautify the stretch of road on Plymouth Avenue between Hill Avenue and Amelia Avenue.
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Boys & Girls Club Spring Hill Christmas Party: Bringing holiday cheer, Members put together a party to remember with gifts and supplies for the Club, a pizza party, crafts, and more. Sometimes Santa even makes a surprise visit!
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Christmas Surprise: Members shop for local children to bring them a memorable holiday. Toys are delivered with wrapping paper so that parents can experience the joy of wrapping their children's gifts.
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Diaper Drive: Diapers and wipes are collected and provided to local foster agencies for babies and toddlers in need.
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Dressed for Success: Members join students and their families at Walmart to shop for $150 worth of school clothes. Students receive a meal to take home, and local schools receive clinic baskets with a variety of necessities.
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Duffle Drive: Foster agencies receive essentials for children in homing transitions, including duffle bags, toiletries, socks and underwear, activities to keep them busy during intake, and comfort items like blankets and stuffed animals.
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Fill the Pantry: Local schools are provided with emergency snacks for students.
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First Responder Blood Drive: Members partner with OneBlood and First Responder agencies to help save lives through a donation drive for blood and platelets.
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Foster Focused: Foster children are provided essential hair services to look and feel their best.
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Fuel the Families: 40+ boxes filled with Thanksgiving meal ingredients and a gift card are packaged and delivered to local families in need.
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Jennifer White Scholarship: Two exemplary female students each receive a $1,000 scholarship for educational and community service achievements.
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Totes for World Cancer Day: Patients receiving cancer treatment receive bags filled with comforting essentials like socks, chapstick, and more.
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Visitation House: Members join new and expectant moms to prepare wholesome meals and enjoy each other's company.
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Charities We Support
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Childhood Cancer Foundation
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Family Renew Community, Inc.
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Museum of Art – DeLand
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Sisters Build Network for Girls, Inc.
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The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia
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The Good Samaritan Clinic of West Volusia County, Inc.
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The House Next Door, Inc.
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The Junior Service League of DeLand also provides community support for other local organizations including the DeLand Pride, DeLand Rotary, Garden Club, Krewe of Amalee, MeStrong, and many more.
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