About Us
The Junior Welfare League of York County is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization committed to making a meaningful impact in our community through service, leadership, and compassion. Since our founding in 1954, we have united women across York County who share a common goal: to uplift individuals and families by supporting vital programs that address critical needs in our area.
Our members are passionate, dependable, and community-minded women who dedicate their time, talents, and resources to serve others. Through fundraising events, hands-on volunteer projects, and strategic partnerships with local nonprofits, we work year-round to create positive change. From supporting at-risk youth to funding educational initiatives and basic needs programs, we strive to be a force for good throughout York County.
Membership in the Junior Welfare League is more than volunteering — it’s about building lifelong friendships, developing leadership skills, and creating a legacy of service that strengthens our community for generations to come.
Together, we serve. Together, we make a difference.
Letter from the President
Dear Friends,
I am so excited to welcome you to our league year! I hope that each of you had a restful and fulfilling summer, and are ready to get back into the swing of the league.
I truly appreciate each and every one of you for your service to our community. I am inspired by the differences that you are making in your own lives and those around you, and I am honored that you have agreed to spend another year serving York County with our league.
Our grant recipient for this year is Defend the Fatherless. They are truly serving one of the most vulnerable groups of people. It is going to be a wonderful year learning more about them and standing beside them to promote their mission. Thank you for your willingness to invest in their organization.
The Junior Welfare League of York County has a beautiful legacy of rising up and meeting the needs of those around us. We have had the privilege of serving York County since 1938–just think about how many lives have been touched by the work of ladies in this league year after year.
As we walk into our current year, I cannot help but be so proud of the group of ladies we are. You are not afraid to show up, to work hard, and do whatever it takes to leave this community a better place. I am humbled by the love that you have for each other and for people in need.
I thank you in advance for all that we will accomplish this year–this is a special group of ladies and I am so very excited for the year ahead.
Thank you for being the wonderful ladies you are.
With love,
Janelle Miskelly
