The Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula, Inc. (JLPA•MP) is a network of empowered female civic leaders working with community partners to address and solve pressing issues. We’re part of an international network of over 298 Leagues comprised of over 150,000 women, in Canada, France, Mexico, the U.K. and the U.S., engaged in similar work in their own communities. This provides us with a unique and powerful depth of knowledge and resourcefulness to bring about the changes we strive to accomplish.

OUR FOUNDATION

OUR MISSION
The Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula, Inc. (JLPA•MP) is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

OUR VISION
The Junior League: Women Around the World as Catalysts for Lasting Community Change.

OUR INCLUSION STATEMENT
The Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula invites women over the age of 21 of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, race, national origin, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion/beliefs, ability, and sexual orientation who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism to join our League. The Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula  understands that the impact and integrity of our work will thrive when our members can express their whole selves while living our mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities.

OUR VALUES
Community: We believe a strong sense of community is essential to human well-being. Living the value of community provides a foundation of inclusion, which allows us to make a greater impact on the world around us.

Leadership: We believe in the unique power of women’s leadership abilities to transform communities for the better. Living the value of leadership allows us to make a collective difference.

Service: We believe it is through service that we build core relationships with others. Service is the lens through which we decide how we will invest our time and resources. Living the value of service empowers us as catalysts for lasting community change.

Diversity: We believe that creating and sustaining a diverse Membership is critical to our Mission. Living the value of diversity means we are committed to centering equity, inclusion, and belonging in our individual, organizational, and community relationships.

Empowerment: We believe that the empowerment of women is a necessary requirement to create positive, lasting societal change. Living the value of empowerment fosters trust and confidence in each other.

Respect: We believe respect is a fundamental human right. Living the value of respect instills in us an unconditional positive regard for others.

Collaboration: We believe lasting societal change is achieved through both collaboration and meaningful disagreement. Living the value of collaboration inspires us to accomplish more together.