Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Junior League fundraisers further mission
The Junior League of Northwest Arkansas has set a duet of events in the coming months to support fulfilling its mission as “an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.”
The 21st annual Winter Dreams Tour of Homes on Dec. 8 will feature houses bedecked for the holidays in Benton and Washington counties. Tickets for the tour only are $25. The Jingle Mingle Brunch and Tour package will include pretour brunch at Louise at Thaden Field in Bentonville featuring holiday music, drinks and brunch hors d’oeuvres for $35.
Moonlight Masquerade, “an event focused on unmasking domestic violence in Northwest Arkansas,” will be Jan. 31 at the Fayetteville Town Center.
The masquerade-themed benefit calls for cocktail attire paired with masks and/or theatrical hair and makeup. The evening will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and silent auction.
The Junior League of Northwest Arkansas fundraiser helps the nonprofit
organization’s work as its members “focus on improving the quality of life for the women and children of Northwest Arkansas with an emphasis on domestic violence awareness and prevention.”
Ongoing projects include That’s My Bag, which annually provides new, full backpacks for more than 500 children who are removed
from their homes because of abuse and neglect. The bags include a blanket, clothes, undergarments, socks, personal hygiene items, books and journals, stuffed animals and toys.
League members also plan and
volunteer at events and workdays at EOA Children’s House, a therapeutic daycare in Springdale, and Peace at Home Family Shelter in Fayetteville.