1926

Milk fund began in 1926 to assist thousands of needy families

1929

The Children's Theatre began.  Three - four productions a year.  Later years the League sponsored Lollipop concerts a Children's TV series

1932

Opened the Jr. League Thrift Shop - Revenue supports league projects.  This project evolved into today's project of Whale of a Sale - a 1day yard sale and Jr. Leagues largest annual fund-raiser

1937

Partner with local media to sponsor radio programs intent on enriching children's lives

1938

Established the Fine Arts Center

1943

Provided assistance through the Well Baby Clinic that allowed thousands of children under 6 to receive complete physical exams.  Clinic was closed due to a shortage of doctors as a result of WWII -  The Well Baby Clinic was turned over to Wood City Health Dept in 1943

1949

Established 1st Child Behavior Clinic to meet the need for treat of children with behavior problems.

Now known as  Westbrook Health Services

1951

Jr. League joined other West Virginia Junior Leagues to establish a Social Welfare Scholarship Fund

1951

Established a Girl Scout Troop for homebound girls

1955

Supported a bill introduced in the WV legislature to amend the State constitution to permit women to serve on juries.   The League along with other women's organizations implemented statewide education campaigns and programs to secure passage of the Jury Service Amendment.

1962

Sheltered Workshop, a facility that provides paid employment opportunities to mentally and physically handicapped individuals.  

1963

Harvest Moon Festival

1968

Worked with Dr. Boette, a local music scholar to develop a book addressing preserving the muscial heritage of WV

1970

Advocated for the treatment of alcohol and drug offenders - instrumental in establishing a detoxification center

1972

Provided research and investigation hours to facilitate the Health & Human Resources need for information on the foster care system in Wood City.  -

1974

Junior League designated as "Outstanding Organization of West Virginia" for their work and involvement in the foster care system.

1980

Mrs. Sharon Rockefeller, wife of former Governor John D. Rockefeller IV, joined the League at the April 1980 meeting and spoke on the topic "The Role of Governor's Wife"

1980

Jr. League took up hospice cause in early 80's

1984

Projects focusing on improving lives of handicapped citizens of the area -  Kids on the Block project

1984

Workshops on dance, drama, music, and art to introduce arts to mentally challenged children 8-16- Partnered with Wood County  ARC- Association for Retarded citizens

1987

Sought to educate the public on importance of organ donation. 

1987

Local historical landmark, Blennerhassett Mansion- research and historical video depicting the landmark

1990

Campaign to educate the public about substance abuse among women.  This passionate endeavor resulted in the Women's Half Way House project. -These efforts were recognized by the League receiving several area and national awards

1996

Silent witness program - Ongoing support to honor women and children killed as a result of domestic violence. 

1925-1998

Literacy and reading awareness - Transcribing manuscripts into Braille. Purchased books, helped develop a new library program

1951-present

Sponsored a girl to attend WV Girls State

1971-73

served on Community Advisory board during construction of the Juvenile Detention Home

1981-82

Project enhancing the live of the older population in Parkersburg serving 700 senior citizens

1983-87

Designed activities for Wood County Child Care Center -

1986-present

lead historic tours of the Cook House - Headquarters of the Junior League of Parkersburg

1988-80

Peer Pressure Reversal -  a community project to raise awareness regarding teen sex

Junior League of Parkersburg was the first civic organization to join the Chamber of Commerce of the Greater Parkersburg area