Mission
JLW IS COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING EXCEPTIONALLY QUALIFIED CIVIC LEADERS WHO ARE PREPARED TO ADDRESS THE EVER-EVOLVING NEEDS OF THE WASHINGTON, DC COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICE, MEANINGFUL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS. JLW STRIVES TO BE A VIBRANT PRESENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THE GREATER METROPOLITAN AREA OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SERVING AS A RESOURCE THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY TO EFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE, SEEK COMMON GROUND, AND INSPIRE HOPE.THE FOCUS OF JLW'S FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER RESOURCES IS ON SUPPORTING PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY ACROSS THE GREATER METROPOLITAN AREA OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WHICH INCLUDES SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, YOUNG ADULTS AND ADULTS, AS WELL AS CAPACITY BUILDING FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.