Volunteerathon

The JLH Volunteer-a-Thon highlights what the Junior League of Hartford does best – leveraging our collective (wo)manpower to make a positive impact in our community. As part of this mission-based event, JLH members volunteer for 26.2 continuous hours while raising funds for future JLH programs and projects.

The next Volunteer-a-Thon will take place in Fall 2026, stay tuned for official dates! Volunteers will serve across the Hartford region at Loaves & Fishes, Mercy Housing, Journey Home, Gifts of Love, Chrysalis Center, Covenant to Care for Children, and more. Funds raised go to the Junior League of Hartford Annual Fund. This fund supports the programs & projects of the Junior League of Hartford, including our grant to Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation, as well the exclusive training opportunities provided to JLH members to become the Hartford area’s Civic Leaders.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE! Make a donation in honor of your favorite Junior League of Hartford member. Did you know the current value of an hour of volunteering in Connecticut is $38.43? 

Past Volunteer-a-Thon Statistics

  • 237

    Hours Volunteered

  • 72

    Volunteers

  • 17

    Non-Profits Served

  • 260

    Meals Served

  • 2,000

    Lbs of Food Sorted

  • 733

    Toiletries & Hygiene Kits Donated

Volunteer-a-Thon Impact: 

  • 72 volunteers
  • 237 hours volunteered
  • 17 non-profits served
  • 2000 lbs of food sorted for FoodShare
  • 69 hours gardening for Chrysalis Center, Knox Farm, and Levo International
  • 260 meals served
  • 24 hours organizing at Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford & Mercy Housing
  • 363 toiletries and 11 lbs of food donated to Hands on Hartford
  • 15 bins of children’s clothing donations sorted at Covenant to Care for Children
  • 370 items collected for West Hartford Food Pantry
  • 7 vision boards created with St. Elizabeth’s House residents
  • 18 Welcome Home baskets created for Journey Home clients
  • 5 English language learners tutored at House of Bread Hartford
  • 186 cards written to veterans & Girls on the Run volunteer coaches
  • 2 blankets made for Project Linus
  • 8 pet comfort items made for Connecticut Humane Society