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Anne Frank wrote, “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”
In 1952, twenty women came together with that shared belief and determination. With Mrs. W.H Getzendaner as President, the Waxahachie Jr Service League was born. Sixty-seven years later, we carry the torch ignited by our founders and gather with a desire to serve and a heart to meet the needs of Ellis County citizens.
Throughout the years, our members have volunteered countless hours with nonprofits and schools in our community. In our earlier days, our members assisted with polio vaccines, mended clothing, administered tuberculosis campaigns, led Story Time at Sims Library, and loved on the elderly, women and children in Ellis County. As times have changed, so have some of the needs; however, what remains is the commitment to meeting them however we can. With a minimum requirement of 60 hours of service each year for six years, our ladies take their commitment to heart and many well exceed the time required.
Not only do we volunteer our time in service to these organizations, but we have worked tirelessly to raise money to support them financially as well. In the past, we have fundraised through bridge tournaments, luncheons, tasting parties, and cookbook sales, but our largest fundraiser, the WJSL Christmas Market, has impacted our community for over 30 years.
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“Last year alone, we were able to raise over $95,000!”
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WJSL Christmas Market exists as our sole fundraiser and is a shopping experience with over 100 vendors with something unique for every shopper. The event happens every year over the first weekend in December. This year’s event falls on December 6th and 7th. We host a VIP party on Friday night with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and have a full day of shopping on Saturday where even Santa Clause makes an appearance! This event has become a family tradition for many and funds are derived solely from ticket sales,merchant booth fees, donations and sponsorships.
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The hours served and the funds given have allowed us to build lasting relationships with countless nonprofits and schools throughout Ellis County. These organizations work to end hunger, meet needs of children in foster care, provide healthcare to women, emotional support to the elderly, promote education, develop service animals, provide therapy, and so much more. In 2019, we have had the privilege of providing financial support to over 40 nonprofits and schools in Ellis County, and we could not be more honored to work alongside them, promote their causes and support their needs.
When asked about the impact that Waxahachie Jr Service League has had, some of our partners shared the following sentiments…
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Nicole Matthews with Sims Library said “For over 60 years, Waxahachie Junior Service League has served children in our community by being the host for our Preschool Storytime. They donate books, snacks, and craft supplies to make the Storytime experience one that every child attending will never forget. We are grateful for their support, and we cherish the partnership that will continue to grow into the future.”
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Norma Belcher with Manna House shared, “Manna House exists to meet the immediate needs of families in crisis within our community. This mission is a combined effort with organizations like WJSL. Supporters and donors have allowed us to help 1900 families with food, 600 families with utility assistance, 300 people with medical care and over 5,000 hot school lunches to local students during summer break. These stats are for 2018, and 2019 has already surpassed last year’s numbers! Thank you, WJSL, for sending your support through monetary donations and volunteer hours served in the organization.”
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We at Waxahachie Jr Service League are so grateful for this community and proud of all we have been able to accomplish together! Feel free to follow us on Facebook (Waxahachie Junior Service League) or on our website at www.waxahachiejsl.org to see our community involvement throughout the year and hear about how you can be a part. We can’t wait to see you all December 6th and 7th at our annual 2019 Waxahachie Jr Service League Christmas Market to continue our tradition of giving and making an impact on our community together!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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