Women Who Do: Fundraise
They plan the events. They rally the sponsors. They turn connection into lasting impact.
Through signature fundraisers like Viva el Vino, Happy Bucks, golf tournaments, yard sales, and auctions the women of Junior Service League raise the resources that fund grants for local nonprofits; strengthening women, children, and families across Mesa County.
This is what Women Who Do look like when they expand what's possible!
Viva el Vino
For 36 years Viva el Vino has been JSL's signature fundraising event. In the Spring, Pouring For Good raised $20,000 for the grant program. Our Fall event Luau in the Orchard was an escape to a tropical paradise right in the orchard! A delicious Hawaiian dinner, Peach Fork Wine, dazzling Hawaiian dancer performances by Makana, hands-on cultural activities, and pure lei’d-back sippin’ under the trees. Funds raised support Mesa County nonprofits through the JSL grant program. Aloha vibes and unforgettable memories!
Patti Milius Culinary Scholarship
Patti Milius was a founding member of JSL, who was always thinking of others and working for the greater good. She was an accomplished cook and retired teacher. JSL honors her memory with a scholarship of $1,200 annually to fund a local woman attending the Culinary Arts Program at CMU-WCCC. To donate to Patti's legacy click on this link https://www.supportingcmu.com/give-now and select “other” as the designation, then enter “Patti Milius Culinary Scholarship.”
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Purses with Purpose
Save the date February 13, 2027 for our inaugural Purses with Purpose fundraiser.
Every purse has a purpose!
The Junior Service League of Grand Junction is collecting handbags and purses for our Purses for Purpose: A Patti Milius Scholarship Fundraiser!
These donated treasures will be auctioned off and sold to help fund the Patti Milius Scholarship for the 2027–2028 school year. Any additional funds raised will support our 2027 Grant Fund Awards, helping us continue to make a positive impact in our community!
HOW TO DONATE:
Have handbags or purses you’re ready to pass along? We’d love to give them a new purpose!
Schedule a pickup: president@jslgj.com
Donation Drop-Off Locations:
Fruita:
Reckless Brewing – 127 E Aspen Ave
Centerline Movement – 160 S Park Square, Studio C
Grand Junction:
Farmers Insurance – 2710 Patterson Rd, STE B
Wegener Lane & Evans, P.C. – 760 Horizon Dr, Suite 101
Growth Legal – 734 Main St, Suite 101
RWI – 2245 Colex Dr
Your gently loved handbags can make a lasting difference! Whether you donate one purse or a whole collection, your generosity helps support educational opportunities and strengthen our local community.
Let’s turn fabulous finds into meaningful futures!
Sponsorships
Sponsors make everything possible.
Their support fuels our signature events, multiplies the impact of every grant, and helps Junior Service League invest more deeply in the nonprofits that strengthen women, children, and families in Mesa County.
When businesses and community partners stand with us, they don’t just underwrite an evening; they help expand what’s possible for the Grand Valley.
Thank you for believing in the power of Women Who Do.
Private & Business Donors
Every gift, whether from an individual or a business helps Junior Service League do more for Mesa County.
Private donors and corporate partners provide the resources that power our grants, support our volunteer efforts, and strengthen the nonprofits serving women, children, and families. Their generosity multiplies the impact of every Women Who Do moment.
Thank you for investing in a stronger community.
Be A Sponsor Who Does
Become a sponsor and help Women Who Do expand what’s possible for Mesa County.
