Historical Highlights of the Junior League of Albuquerque
1934-40 | 1941-50 | 1951-60 | 1961-1970 | 1971-80 | 1981-90 | 1991-2000 | 2001-Present
1981-1990
Projects included:
Published Simply Simpatico, JLA’s first cookbook
Opened Ronald McDonald House
Established Holiday Olé, JLA signature fundraising event
Endorsed (1) NM Museum of Natural History, (2) Open Space Act, (3) Special Education
in New Mexico
Established Volunteer Albuquerque
Endorsed (1) child restraint device legislation, (2) treatment facility for mentally ill and violent adolescents, (3) severe DWI penalties
Established Rio Grande Zoo Project for Trainable Mentally Retarded Children (AMAZE) Co-hosted Opening of New Mexico Museum of Natural History
Transferred Volunteer Center from JLA to United Way
Established Community Star Award
Funds provided to:
Ronald McDonald House K.A.R.E. (Kids Alcohol Responsibility Education)
Distinguished Teacher Award ($1000)
Explora!
Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence
Adolescent pregnancy prevention project
Peanut Butter and Jelly Preschool
Senior citizen project
Parenting project
Family Focus Center at Zia Elementary School
Karnival for Kids
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