Welcome to the Junior League of Toronto’s centennial year, a milestone honouring 100 years of women’s leadership, volunteer action, and community impact across Toronto and the GTA.

On behalf of the 2026–27 Junior League of Toronto (JLT) Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome our members, community partners, and friends as we mark this significant moment in JLT’s history.

It is my honour to serve as President during this milestone year and to represent the members who carry JLT’s legacy forward. Since 1926, the Junior League of Toronto has helped meet the changing needs of the GTA by contributing more than $5 million and 4 million volunteer hours to hundreds of community agencies, creating lasting change through volunteer action, leadership training, and hands-on service.

The JLT is a diverse community-based membership organization of nearly 300 women who continue this legacy of impact. For a century, our members have brought skill, passion, and leadership to evolving community needs—strengthening families, supporting youth, and empowering women across Toronto. Thank you to our members, past and present, whose dedication has sustained the JLT for 100 years.

The culminating event of this milestone centennial anniversary year will take place with a special luncheon and panel discussion on Tuesday, November 10^th, 2026, at the Fairmont Royal York. Voluntarism, a Conversation for the Ages will bring together an exceptional group of Canadian women leaders to explore how voluntarism has evolved over the past century and how it must continue to adapt in the years ahead.

I joined the Junior League of Toronto in 2002, and over the past 24 years, this membership has shaped my leadership through board service, community placements, and civic experience that created lasting personal and professional impact. One placement even led to an unexpected career change, a powerful reminder that service can open new pathways while strengthening the communities around us.

The Junior League of Toronto welcomes all people who identify as women and are ready to embrace our mission and values. We remain committed to an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in advancing community initiatives, building civic leadership skills, or supporting JLT’s next century of impact, we invite you to get involved. Learn more about membership at jlt.org/membership, donate at jlt.org/donations, or contact us at info@jlt.org.

Connect with us on social media to follow our work and impact:

• Facebook: @JuniorLeagueOfToronto
• Instagram: @jrleaguetoronto
• LinkedIn: @junior-league-of-toronto-jlt

On behalf of all members of the Junior League of Toronto, thank you for your interest and support. As we begin our next century, I look forward to working together to strengthen leadership, service, and community impact across Toronto.

Sincerely,

Valerie Mines

President, 2026-27
The Junior League of Toronto