About the Holland Junior Welfare League

For nearly a century, the Holland Junior Welfare League (HJWL) has been dedicated to one simple but powerful mission: to enrich the lives of children in the greater Holland, Michigan area.

HJWL is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization led by a group of passionate women who give their time and talents to raise funds and carry out service projects that directly benefit local children. The communities we serve include Holland, Zeeland, West Olive, Saugatuck, Hudsonville, and the surrounding area.

 

The Need in Our Community

West Michigan is widely recognized as one of the best places in the country to raise a family — but that prosperity doesn't reach every household. A meaningful portion of children in our community lack consistent access to educational resources, mentorship, medical care, and other programs that help kids grow and thrive. As public funding for children's social programs has come under pressure, the responsibility to fill those gaps has increasingly fallen to local organizations and the communities they serve.

That's where HJWL steps in.

Over our more than 90-year history, we have partnered with dozens of local agencies and community groups that share our commitment to children. Together, we work to meet basic needs, provide tools and resources that foster growth, and make a lasting difference in the lives of the kids who need it most.