Junior League Of Bell County Inc

Programs: The junior league of bell county pays for members travel and training costs to attend conferences for volunteer training. Having well trained volunteers allows jlbc to take effective action in the community to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women, and improve communities.

girls empowerment movement aka project prom: the girls empowerment movement is a mentorship program for bell county high school girls. Throughout their senior year, gem participants attend a series of events and classes to prepare them for life after high school. Topics include college and career choices, personal finance, and health and nutrition. The program culminates with project prom, a special experience providing prom dresses, graduation dresses, and accessories for the events celebrating this important life stage.

project smile aka kids in the kitchen: standing for sharing moments in laughter and encouragement, project smile has broad reaching impact and allows jlbc members to promote children's health and well-being in a variety of settings. Members lift spirits by hosting bingo nights at baylor s&w mclane children's hospital with a live feed into patients rooms as well as craft night for patients who are able to come to the multipurpose room. This project allows jlbc to participate in the ajli initiative kids in the kitchen and demonstrate that yummy and healthy can go together!

touch-a-truck: provides an opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types, including public service, emergency, utility, construction, landscaping, transportation, and delivery. Children are allowed to touch their favorite vehicles, get behind the wheel and meet people who help bulid, protect and serve our community. The event also includes crafts, games and food trucks.