Don't Wait to Vaccinate

A Junior League of Richardson Signature Project

Don't Wait to Vaccinate is a signature project for JLR that originated in March 1994. This free immunization program is a unique coalition between JLR, the City of Richardson and the Methodist Richardson Medical Center.  The idea stemmed from a 1989 outbreak of measles in the US after nine Metroplex children died from the disease.  The Richardson City Council and RISD concluded that a local program was needed to ensure that all RISD students would be properly immunized.  The clinic currently administers all required vaccines to eligible children of Richardson residents, JRL members, city and hospital employees and RISD students ages 2-18 years of age.  JLR provides partial funding and volunteers for the program.  Volunteers greet parents and children, explain registration procedures and introduce clients to the nurse.   MRMC provides the facility and nurses and the City of Richardson maintains the records of the immunizations as well as scheduling appointments.  The vaccines are provided by the state.  The clinic is operated year round every Tuesday from 4:30 pm -8:30 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am-1:00 pm; holidays excluded.  To make an appointment or get directions visit the City of Richardson website.

Miss Belle's Place

A Junior League of Richardson Signature Project

Miss Belle’s is a two-story Victorian farmhouse, circa 1887, depicting life at the turn of the century. In 1902, it became Richardson’s first private school operated by Miss Belle. It is one of the oldest remaining structures of early Richardson. JLR is responsible for its maintenance and members act as tour docents. This is a collaborative project between the City of Richardson, Owens Country Farm and The Junior League of Richardson. For tour information call (972) 644-5979.

 

JLR updated the landscaping in June 2010 and will be replacing the roof in the near future.

Visiting Nurse Association

VNA staff and volunteers gift-wrap and deliver holiday gifts to VNA Home Care, Hospice, Long Term Care, Eldercare and Meals on Wheels patients and clients.  The 4,000 VNA care recipients receive a gift bag containing the following items: shampoo (8-13 z), hand lotion (8-13 oz) toothpaste (2.7-4.6 oz) toothbrush, white tube socks, bar soap (3.5-4.5 oz) and a wash cloth.  JLR assists by providing an in-kind donation of toiletry items for the Visiting Nurse Association Holiday Gift Project.

 

Done in a Day Projects

The Richardson community has many volunteer needs for short-term projects that can be “done in a day." This program enables the Junior League of Richardson to reach a number of programs throughout the year. Members volunteer at a variety of City of Richardson activities including: The Great Fountain Festival, City Wide Pet Day, Santa's Village, Senior Center Mardi Gras and Wildflower Arts & Music Festival.  Other local projects include Sheroes with the Region 10 Education Service Center, Dobie Elementary School and Network activities.      

 

                      

Kids in the Kitchen

The Junior Leagues' Kids in the Kitchen initiative, supported by The Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. and its member Leagues, is a program designed to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle choices offering the potential to reverse the effects of childhood obesity and its associated health issues. Recently, the JLR presented Kids in the Kitchen at Whole Foods in Richardson.

                                        

SLANT 45

The Junior League of Richardson is proud to participate in Service Learning Adventures in North Texas (SLANT 45) during the 2010-2011 year.  SLANT 45 is a community-wide service initiative organized in conjunction with Super Bowl XLV, to be played at Cowboys Stadium in February 2011.  The North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee desires to leave a legacy of service and cooperation throughout the Metroplex that will endure long after the game has been played. Visit www.slant45.org for more information.  Members are also currently leading volunteer groups thoughout the community as Coach Assistants.