Community Impact Initiatives
Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
The Junior Women's League of Smithfield (JWL) is pleased to be able to offer Community Impact Grants funded by our signature fundraisers, Big Night Out and Touch-A-Truck. Proceeds from these fundraisers allow JWL to appropriate monies in a flexible manner to financially support nonprofit community agencies that render services within Johnston County. It also helps sustain initiatives like Student Scholarships, Professional Development Grants and JWL's Blessing Boxes.
Additionally, these proceeds afford JWL the opportunity to expand its reach with quick community impact grants such as those most recently awarded to Johnston County DSS, JCPS teachers, and "Coats for Kids" at Christmas for children enrolled at My Kid’s Club and Partnership for Children of Johnston County.
The support of our community makes a difference in the lives of so many by providing funding for initiatives that have the largest impact on the needs of Johnstonians all over the county.
For nonprofits who wish to apply for a Community Impact Grant, please note that priority is given to organizations whose projects directly benefit the lives of women and children.
Funds awarded must be utilized for initiatives within Johnston County and shall not be used for an organization’s day to day operating expenses or for religious/political purposes.
Funding may only be used for initiative activities that occur between September 15, 2023 and June 15, 2024.
Requests for funding must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the date of need.
​
The Community Impact Grant application period for the 2023-2024 league year is open.
JWL is proud to have contributed over $155,000 towards
league initiatives since its establishment in January 2016.
Past recipients and projects include:
*Community Impact Grant Recipient
2022-2023 League Year - $20,130.67
​
Johnston County Public Schools
"Clear the List" Campaign for students' school supplies
​
Johnston County Department of Social Services
Angel Tree Families
​
My Kid's Club
"Coats for Kids" at Christmas
​
Partnership for Children of Johnston County
"Coats for Kids" at Christmas
​
Generosity Feeds
Meal creation event to benefit Johnston County Backpack Buddies and local food pantries
​
Partnership for Children of Johnston County*
Purchase 34 car seats for Safe Kids Johnston County
​
OneCompassion*
Provide back-to-school supplies, clothing, and snacks for 15 local families
​
2021-2022 League Year - $18,059.06
​
House of Hope of North Carolina*
Two family scholarships to attend their therapeutic school & counseling center
​
ReEntry Family Services*
"Towards No Drugs" Program
​
Johnston County Blessing Boxes*
Inventory to supply nonperishable goods to ten boxes in Johnston County
​
2020-2021 League Year - $27,000
​
Partnership for Children of Johnston County*
First Diaper Closet in Johnston County
​
Riverside Ranch*
Construction of a permanent building with accessible bathroom facilities and meeting space
​
2019-2020 League Year - $19,000
​
My Kid's Club*
Power Up Girls on the Move Program
​
Johnston Health Foundation*
Healthy Families Program
​
2018-2019 League Year - $23,500
​
Miracle League of Johnston County*
2019 Season Uniforms and Volunteer Shirts
​
Smithfield Rescue Mission*
Blessing Baskets
​
2017-2018 League Year - $22,500
​
Me Fine Foundation*
​
Harbor, Inc.*
Child Advocate
​
2016-2017 League Year - $15,000
​
Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County*
​
Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County*
SMART Girls Program
​
2015-2016 League Year - $10,000
Partnership for Children of Johnston County*
​
​
​
​
​
​
