Vision

To empower women to be catalysts for change and transformational leaders in South Hampton Roads and beyond.

Goals

Celebrating our Centennial Year JLNVB is committed to the following:

• Launch the Legacy of Leadership Fund with at least $25,000 to celebrate our founding year of 1925
• Members contributing at least 100 hours for our 100 years
• Centennial day of service with minimum of 100 volunteers out in our community
• Selection of our next Community Impact Initiative
• Increase membership by 25% in the year 2025

WHAT WE DO

• Supply volunteers, administer guidance and supply financial support for our projects
• Educate and train members to create responsible community leaders
• Participate in community programs using volunteer assistance and board representation
• Reach out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism
• Research changing community needs and expand services through projects to meet those needs
• Create a positive impact on the lives of children in South Hampton Roads

View Our 2024-2025 Annual Report

Values

Collaboration: We believe lasting societal change is achieved through both collaboration and meaningful disagreement.  Living the value of collaboration inspires us to accomplish more together.

Community: We believe a strong sense of community is essential to human well-being.  Living the value of community provides a foundation of inclusion, which allows us to make a greater impact on the world around us.

Diversity: We believe that creating and sustaining a diverse Membership is critical to our Mission. Living the value of diversity means we are committed to centering equity, inclusion, and belonging in our individual, organizational, and community relationships.

Empowerment: We believe that the empowerment of women is a necessary requirement to create positive, lasting societal change.  Living the value of empowerment fosters trust and confidence in each other.

Leadership: We believe in the unique power of women’s leadership abilities to transform communities for the better.  Living the value of leadership allows us to make a collective difference.

Respect: We believe respect is a fundamental human right.  Living the value of respect instills in us unconditional positive regard for others.

Service: We believe it is through service that we build core relationships with others.  Service is the lens through which we decide how we will invest our time and resources.  Living the value of service empowers us as catalysts for lasting community change.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Commitment Statement

The Junior League of Norfolk Virginia Beach welcomes all women who represent our respective communities and are committed to our mission. Diverse experiences, ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger, more engaged League to better serve our communities and neighbors. We value what makes individuals unique in our organization. Those who identify as women, of all abilities, races, religions, sexual orientations, social, economic statuses, and who are committed to our mission are encouraged to join the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach.

JLNVB has joined 90 other nonprofit organizations, houses of worship, leaders, and clergy from across the Commonwealth in resolving to advance inclusion in the new year. We invite you to join us in taking these steps in 2026! Click here to see our collective inclusive resolutions for 2026.