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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."
- Associate Member, Honorable Laurie A. Hulin
“Why wouldn’t you want to be part of a charter that excels in community involvement, emits love and compassion to those in need, and bonds women of all walks of life all for the greater good of our Parish?” - Associate Member, Megan Landry-Lalande
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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 to give back to the children in the community. JA provides projects that help meet the emotional, educational, and physical needs for our children. It is our job to lend a "helping hand" and in return we as members become better individuals for it."
- Life Member, Shelly Libersat
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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. " - Life 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.“
- Associate Member, Dr. Anita Carrere-Alarcon
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“I believe that ladies who have a giving spirit should consider joining JA of Abbeville because it is an opportunity to share your hidden talents and ideas, give to those less fortunate as we are so blessed, learn from those around you and grow as an individual. We think of it as us helping others, but we learn from the struggles of others and become better individuals because of it. It also offers an opportunity for new friendships with women from various communities, occupations and backgrounds. “
- Life Member, Jamie Hebert
