Nonprofit Education Training Events

Posted on January 30, 2025 by mlenoach

I have always wanted to join a nonprofit board. Earlier this month, I attended a training session at the New York Junior League (NYJL) on Elevating Ethics—Building Nonprofit Board Leaders. It was a great day of training with great topics and speakers.

A week later, I attended a Board Match Mixer at the NYJL and got a chance to meet some great leaders and nonprofits. I didn’t find my ‘match,’ but it was great seeing and hearing from nonprofits I’d never heard of before.

I just have to keep on looking!

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Posted on January 27, 2025 by mlenoach

Last week, I participated in two service projects in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Last Monday, I created cards for Senior Citizens with my daughter. We decorated them with hearts for Valentine’s Day and we made 20 of them.

Last Wednesday, I helped create HomeNow kits for families moving from shelters into permanent housing with the NYJL’s Women of Color Affinity Group and DIAD-OD committee. These kits include home essentials like cookware, bed sheets, and cleaning supplies. We unboxed boxes, sorted supplies and put the kit together. We were able to put together approx. 40 kits.

Outstanding Volunteer

Posted on December 3, 2024 by mlenoach

On November 22nd, I was officially announced as one of five Outstanding Volunteers for the New York Junior League. The League is a women-powered volunteer organization that focuses on improving the health and well-being of women, children, and families in NYC. Each year, the nonprofit chooses five members and honors them as Outstanding Volunteers, and I am honored to be part of this year’s Outstanding class.

The soiree was a fun, memorable night, and I’m so proud to be part of such an impactful organization. Here are pictures of the night!

Outstanding Volunteers and Outstanding Sustainers

Board and Management Council Retreat

Posted on June 24, 2023 by mlenoach

I’ve been a volunteer with the New York Junior League for almost ten years. Today I start my new role as the Affiliation Council Head, in charge of two committees, Greeting and Outreach, and Membership Engagement.

The afternoon was filled with thoughtful brainstorms, meaningful discussions, and overall good people. I’m excited about the upcoming league year!

PAL’s Career Day

Posted on June 3, 2023 by mlenoach

On May 20th, the New York Junior League’s Personal Advancement and Leadership committee hosted a Career Day at the Astor House. The event brought together approximately 80 middle and high school girls from three community partners, Union Settlement, SCAN-Harbor, and Rising Ground.

The girls got to hear about different career paths and professional skills. We had over 20 speakers! There was a panel about entrepreneurship, women in tech, criminal justice, LinkedIn, social media, corporate America, and community advocacy and public policy.

It was an inspiring day! Here are some pictures of the event.

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