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WHO WE ARE
WHAT IS JUNIOR AUXILIARY?
The National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA) is a non-profit organization founded on November 14th, 1941 by a gathering of 100 women from 10 towns in the states of Arkansas and Mississippi. These women had been serving in their respective communities in the care and welfare of underprivileged children and in civic endeavors dealing with the severe poverty and suffering caused by the depression. Their goal was to unite in order to form a national organization to strengthen and inspire others through their union. That first gathering of 100 women has grown into 101 active chapters with over 15,000 women, including provisional, active, life and associate members in the 8 southern states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Visit WWW.NAJANET.ORG to learn more about NAJA.
OUR CHAPTER
Junior Auxiliary of Abbeville was founded in 1997 by 5 local women who took the initiative and volunteered to be the first officers. Our Chapter became Active through NAJA in 1999. We are, first and foremost, a service organization, created to improve our community through charitable service. Through our dedication and service, we have also become an organization of sisters and friends. Our organization represents a serious endeavor on the part of women to be active and constructive community participants and to assume leadership to serve and to be a vital part of the community.
The logo for JA is a five point crown which represents the virtues that JA
members strive to uphold:
Charity, Youth, Health,
Community Service
and
Leadership.
members strive to uphold:
Charity, Youth, Health,
Community Service
and
Leadership.
WHAT OUR MEMBERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT JA!
"Our members believe in improving the quality of life for children of our community. JA provides opportunities for our members to live out that belief and make it a reality. It is a fun and rewarding way to instill social responsibility. In addition to the opportunities provided, a sense of camaraderie evolves among the members. Friendships are made."
- Active Member, Laurie Hulin
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“Women should join JA to give back to the community and to Pay it Forward. By helping the children today it will help shape our communities future. By joining JA and volunteering, one can feel so rewarded by doing the smallest act of kindness for another human being. “ - Life Member, Marcy Thibodeaux Lege
"I joined JA Abbeville for the benefit of leadership in the community that I live in and love dearly. Most importantly, JA Abbeville has offered me the chance to give back and experience helping children directly in Vermilion Parish. I also believe this involvement is an excellent way for me to teach the life skill and lesson of service to my own children"
- Active Member, Nicole DesOrmeaux
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"There are so many reasons to join JA... If you are new to the area, the networking and camaraderie is second to none. If you have a heart for giving and wish to be part of a more meaningful collective, this group of women are eager to roll up their sleeves and do whatever it takes for the greater good. " - Associate Member, Madeline DeHart
“ I joined for the chance to be able to have a social networking group that also provides service to others. JA , in my opinion, is the best group to give back to others with a hands on approach. If anyone feels that way then this is the right fit for you.“
- Active Member, Dr. Anita Carrere
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"Joining JA has opened my mind and my heart to the needs of the children of our parish. I have always truly cared about others but through JA I can put my giving spirit into action. Giving back to the youth of our parish has been truly rewarding to me, while helping me to realize how truly blessed I am. Over time I formed new friendships with women who have special talents and enormous hearts. Working on the side of these compassionate women helps me to strive to become the best me. "
- Active Member, Jamie Corner
