About Us

Our Mission

The Junior League of Martin County (JLMC) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluteerism, developing the
potential of women and improving communities through the effective action of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively
educational and charitable.

Our Vision

We will empower our members with the knowledge and experience necessary to significantly impact our community and
conquer the needs of women and children.

Core Values

Values are established beliefs that are held sacred by our members and will not be compromised. They guide the daily
behavior and activities of the Junior League of Martin County and its members. Our values for working together toward the
accomplishment of our goals affirm that all members will:

1. Be committed to the mission of the organization and strive to make JLMC a high impact, visible organization that is
efficient and purposeful;

2. Value each member by showing respect, understanding for differneces, and gratitude for the time and talent given;

3. Be willing to serve the organization and the community by being reliable, responsiblel and accountable volunteers and by
taking responsibility for keeping informed by reading the materials sent out to members;

4. Perform their volunteer jobs with a positive attitude, a professional manner, and a high degree of integrity and honesty.

Focus Areas

- Core literacy skills
- Literacy in low performing schools
- Need for age-appropriate books in low income homes
- Mentoring struggling students
- Encouraging reading and a life-long love of learning
- Parent engagement with their children's education