Lufkin Service League &
Junior League of Lufkin History
The Junior League of Lufkin started in 1953 with 23 women who were committed to identifying unmet needs and working for positive change in our community. Today, the Junior League of Lufkin has over 100 active members and over 250 Sustaining members committed to the same ideals. We have served our community with over 8,000 volunteer hours this past year. The Junior League of Lufkin has supported many important projects and has made a positive impact on countless lives in Lufkin by addressing the needs of our community. Our project support is through both direct financial assistance and many thousands of volunteer hours. The vision of our organization’s members is to enhance the lives of children and women in our community through our diverse projects and fundraising efforts. We have donated over $1.8 million dollars to Lufkin, and we look forward to donating more financial assistance and volunteer hours to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.
Mission Statement
The Junior League of Lufkin is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.Reaching Out Statement
The Junior League of Lufkin reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to volunteerism.
Vision Statement
The Junior League of Lufkin welcomes all women who are committed to volunteerism. The League educates and challenges its members to be effective community leaders, advocates, and individuals. Trained volunteers and collaborators will address and respond to community needs with positive solutions. The League focus is to educate and empower individuals, primarily children, by providing the resources and tools that will address all aspects of their well being.
