Tune in to the latest episode of JLA Inside Out! Join us as Camille Kesler, past president and current Sustainer Chair, sheds light on the profound impact Sustainer members have within the Junior League of Atlanta. Gain valuable insights and discover the lasting legacy of Sustainers in our community. Don't miss this enlightening conversation!

Tune in to our next episode of JLA Inside Out, featuring Cassandre Jocirin, our esteemed Placement Chair. Cassandre will be giving us exclusive insights into the highly anticipated placement expo, highlighting the incredible benefits and opportunities it presents for our members and the broader community. Join us as she shares her firsthand experiences as a vital member of the JLA, reflecting on the valuable connections and personal growth that being part of this dynamic organization has brought her. Don’t miss out on this enlightening conversation with Cassandre.

Join us on "JLA Inside Out" as Shawn O'Neill and Dr. Kynesia Bishop from the Junior League of Atlanta's Advocacy and Initiatives Council discuss their mission and the push for the Safe at Home Act (HB 404). This legislation, which promotes habitable housing, is a focal point of our discussion as we explore how it could transform living conditions for families in Georgia.

Legislative Update: The Georgia Senate has passed House Bill 404 with a decisive 44-2 vote, advancing tenant protections significantly. The bill, as highlighted by Matt Reynolds in "Senate passes bill aimed to boost protections for Georgia tenants" from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, mandates essential standards for rental homes. It provides a three day grace period for rent payments before evictions and caps security deposits. Now returning to the House for final agreement, HB 404 promises to make Georgia's housing market fairer and safer.

In this episode of JLA Inside Out, Cassandra Martin-Frazier, VP of Membership for the Junior League of Atlanta, shares her role in driving membership growth and engagement. She highlights the opportunities for development and community impact available to members, emphasizing the League's mission to empower women as leaders. Cassandra extends a warm invitation to listeners to explore the Junior League of Atlanta, showcasing how joining can enrich both personal and professional lives while contributing to meaningful community service.

Marschelle, Mia and Jocelyn McGriff-Bensley discuss AJLI's mission to empower women for community impact. Joslyn details the DEIB initiatives, including the Equity Challenge, to promote diversity and inclusion. They explore how fundraising supports the mission, with new programs like the EduQuest Grant for member education. Joslyn advocates for joining the Junior League for community engagement, highlighting the sense of belonging and empowerment it offers.

In this podcast episode, we talk to Cassandra Seibles, who served as the 106th President of The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. Cassandra shares her experience and insights from her time as president, emphasizing the importance of engaging with the community and fostering connectivity within the organization. She highlights the vast number of people actively working towards positive change in various areas such as poverty alleviation, human trafficking, education, healthcare, and housing. Seibles discusses the importance of collaborative efforts and strategic planning in achieving impactful outcomes. She stresses the significance of building genuine, lasting relationships and the power of collective action in making meaningful and lasting changes in the community. Seibles also reflects on personal growth, learning to embrace public roles and realizing the importance of every voice, including her own, in driving positive change.

Introducing, Ayesha Adams, the incoming Director of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee for the 2024-2025 League year. Ayesha discusses the Committee's mission to foster an inclusive environment that honors diversity and promotes equity among its members. She emphasizes the importance of ongoing DEI training and open dialogues to ensure all members feel welcomed and valued. She also showcases the Committee's commitment to making a tangible impact within the organization and the broader Atlanta community.

The Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) awareness and fundraising campaign, a signature program of the Junior League of Atlanta, is running its annual campaign from January 22-26, 2024, in partnership with Northside Hospital (Atlanta, GA). LBDI Chair, Tonya Plear, discusses how this campaign positively impacts the lives of women and children in Metro-Atlanta . The LBDI advocates are positively impacting the self-determination of women and children in the Metro-Atlanta area by amplifying and actively addressing the root causes of inequities experienced through our collective work as community leaders, active volunteers, advocates, and coalition builders and supporters.