Hello!
We Are Women Who Do
At the Junior Service League of Grand Junction, we believe in the power of connection. Our mission is to unite women from all walks of life to foster friendships, share valuable experiences, and work together to make a meaningful impact. We focus on empowering women and supporting Mesa County through service projects and community involvement. Join us as we expand our circles, enrich our lives, and create lasting change in our community.
Get to Know Us
The Junior Service League of Grand Junction was founded in 1983 by a group of women dedicated to strengthening their community through volunteer service and fundraising.
Over more than four decades, JSL members have awarded over $1 million in grants to local nonprofits and contributed tens of thousands of volunteer hours supporting organizations that serve women, children, and families in Mesa County.
Signature events such as Viva el Vino have become community traditions, raising critical funds while bringing people together. Through thoughtful grantmaking and hands-on service, the League has helped address needs in education, health, housing, and family support.
Today, JSL continues its founding mission—empowering women to lead, expand their circles, and create lasting positive change. Strong women. Stronger community.
Mission
Junior Service League is an organization of women who are committed to working together to improve our community through effective volunteerism and fundraising.
Women Who Do: Give
They show up with time, talent, and heart. They raise the funds. They write the checks.
This is what Women Who Do look like when they give.
765,000
Volunteer Hours
$1,200,000.00
Raised & Donated to the Community
1993
Junior Service League Park donated to the City of Grand Junction
36 Years of Signature Event
Viva el Vino has been the signature fundraising event
Board Members
Women Who Do: Lead
Meet the women who lead JSL. Our Board of Directors guides the League’s work, strengthens our community impact, and helps expand what’s possible for women in the Grand Valley.
I'm a strong believer in giving to the community you live in. JSL has been the easiest, most fun way of doing that for me. I love all the friend's I've made and love being able to help with the process by giving my time as Treasurer. I'm in it for the long haul!
Ashley Benson -Sustainer
Board member to represent league history and legacy. Must be a member for 5 or more years before being elected to the position
I initially joined JSL because I worked from home and needed human contact. Since 2021 I've gained friendships and I love being able to do my part in giving back to this community.
I've been a member of JSL since I moved to Grand Junction in 2020, and I stay in the organization for the opportunity to positively impact the place I call home. I see the need that exists in Mesa County for so many individuals, and to be a part of an organization that is directly trying to make things better (even just a little bit) is so powerful. Ruth Bader Ginsburg said, "Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." I care about the community I live in that gives me and my family so much, and JSL is my way to fight for it. I hope you will join us in this mission!
After leaving the corporate world to become self-employed and a mom of three boys, I was looking for an opportunity to build meaningful friendships with other women. I continue to choose JSL because it offers a wonderful combination of connection, community, and service. Through JSL, I’ve met so many outstanding women who inspire me, support me, and make giving back fun. JSL has given me a circle of women who make a difference
