Junior League of Scranton

The Junior League of Scranton, Inc. is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, voluntarism.

In our 85th year the Junior League of Scranton has been busy making sure to make a big impact in our local community. Recent Accomplishments include:

• Hosted our first ever Community Health and Wellness Fair bringing together over 25 non-profit partners to help our local community work towards better health and a brighter future.


• Provided multiple Kids in the Kitchen and reading events for children in the community bringing together, learning, reading, and nutrition.


• Conducted multiple KNOWME activities for teens that allows them to express themselves in a positive way through the arts.


• Hosted a blood drive in coordination with the American Red Cross.


• Held multiple donation drives including food, diaper, book, and winter clothing that were donated to multiple local non-profits.


• Provided meals to individuals in organizations being served by the NEPA Youth Shelter and Ronald McDonald House.


• Facilitated multiple events including bingo, arts and crafts, and caroling with the IHM Sisters at Our Lady of Peace Residence.


• Coordinated efforts to serve multiple non-profit organizations including but not limited to Catherine McCauley Center, Adopt a Single Mom Project, Friends of the Poor, NEPA Youth Shelter, Ronald McDonald House, We Respect and Care, St. Francis of Assisi, and the American Red Cross.

The Junior League of Scranton’s history dates back to 1935, when founder Margaret L Richards determined a need in the Scranton area and formed the Welfare League of Scranton. On February 15, 1940 the League joined the Association of Junior Leagues of America and officially became the Junior League of Scranton. For more than 80 years the Junior League of Scranton has been serving the greater Scranton Community and building up women and communities in the process. For a full historical perspective written/compiled by Gretchen Wintermantel with photos compiled by the 2015-2016 Provisional Class on the 75th Anniversary, please visit: juniorleagueofscranton.org/history

Who We Are

The Junior League of Scranton is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.