Lilly Pulitzer Supports The Junior League as a Corporate Sponsor

Sponsorship supports work of more than 155,000 members in four countries

New York – Apr 08, 2011 – The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI), one of the largest, most effective women’s volunteer organizations in the world, announced today that Lilly Pulitzer, the leading marketer and distributor of dresses, sportswear and other products based on the Palm Beach resort lifestyle, has joined the ranks of corporate sponsors of The Junior League.

“Lilly Pulitzer (http://www.lillypulitzer.com/) is very proud to support The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. and its more than 155,000 members in four countries who are striving to empower women and improve their communities,” said Jane Schoenborn, Design Director of Lilly Pulitzer.

In honor of this new relationship, Lilly Pulitzer has designed a Junior League "Murfee" scarf, which is available via the AJLI website, the Lilly Pulitzer website and in Lilly stores and retail outlets. The scarf also will be sold at the AJLI Boutique during the organization’s Annual Conference in Philadelphia.  

“The relationships we maintain with key corporate sponsors such as Lilly Pulitzer are crucial in helping our members accomplish their goals and create lasting and meaningful impact in their communities,” said Susan Danish, Executive Director of The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.  “We thank Lilly Pulitzer for their outstanding support, and we look forward to building on our relationship.”


About The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.
Founded in 1901 by New Yorker and social activism pioneer, Mary Harriman, the Junior Leagues are charitable nonprofit organizations of women, developed as civic leaders, creating demonstrable community impact.

Today, The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI) (http://www.ajli.org/) is comprised of more than 155,000 women in 292 Junior Leagues throughout Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States. Together, they constitute one of the largest, most effective volunteer organizations in the world.  


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