Originally founded as the Junior Service League (JSL) of Martin County, Inc.
in the spring of 1992, the founders had one goal in mind:
develop an ongoing program of education to train volunteers
and encourage leadership in community service.
Beth Conway, Kim Deulemeester, and Suzanne Karr were the driving force behind the establishment of the organization. These three women – along with 22 dedicated volunteers – became the charter members to address the needs of our community through volunteer service. They provided the foundation for the Junior League of Martin County (JLMC) as we know it today.
The JSL chose to focus its efforts on “Family Preservation” in its early years. One of our early projects included creating a Community Resource and Teen Guide. The JSL received a $10,000 grant from the Children’s Services Council of Martin County to support the publication of the Community Resource Guide.
Since coming together as the JSL and eventually the JLMC,