In 2025, the Junior League of Lexington awarded grants to six deserving community agencies for 2026.  In addition to financial support, the League will provide more than volunteers to serve these organizations’ requested volunteer needs.

Berea Home Village: $900 in funding was awarded to Berea Home Village (BHV) to help members experience the joy of spring perennial flowers in their yards. Grant support will provide flower bulbs for ten community members. Junior League volunteers will help plant bulbs and offer social interaction, with the goal of increasing BHV member satisfaction in their community.

Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road: $1,500 in funding was awarded to Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road to pilot a Girl Scout Service Club at two Title I schools in Central Kentucky to reach low-income girls and retain rising middle school girls to fuel the Girl Scout K-12 pipeline. JLL volunteers may serve as guest speakers, lead a hands-on activity or assist with a community service project.

Food Chain: $2,000 in funding was awarded to Food Chain to to address the critical need for consistent access to nutritious food and health education among underserved community in Lexington, KY. Grant support will be used to procure local, in-season produce from Kentucky farmers and provide free meals three times a week.

Step by Step: $2,000 in funding was awarded to Step by Step to provide intensive training at two separate retreats, t-shirts, retreat materials and t-shirts for young single mothers and their children. Junior League volunteers will provide meals, collect items for their Mom’s Pantry and provide child care and personal shopping assistance for program participants.

Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning: $500 in funding was awarded to the Carnegie Center to fund one of their most popular children’s outreach programs, Family Fun & Learning Events. The Carnegie Center invites diverse families to come together to participate in fast-paced family learning activities, enjoy a delicious meal and take home free books to help build literacy and a love of reading at home.

Chrysalis House: $500 in funding was awarded to Chrysalis House to provide free, culturally inclusive hygiene products for up to 12 months for 300 women admitted to their residential treatment program. Grant funding ensures every women receives a monthly hygiene kit including menstrual products, soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, and items tailored to textured hair and melanin-rich skin.