The League Club showcases the power of hands-on volunteerism

Many know The League Club for its signature fundraiser, Naples Tables®. The eighth Naples Tables® was held in February and featured 56 stunning tablescapes created by talented designers and innovators from near and far. Over 1000 people attended the two-day event, which included special guest Vern Yip.

The League Club is also widely recognized for its impactful grantmaking. Since 1986, the organization has awarded more than $8 million in grants to 222 carefully vetted agencies supporting programs that address critical needs across Collier and Lee counties.

What may be less known, however, is another meaningful dimension of The League Club’s outreach: its Done In A Day program. These focused volunteer initiatives provide members – along with members of the broader community – the opportunity to make a tangible difference in just a single day.

Over the past eleven months, over 157 members of The League Club have volunteered through this program, taking part in over 33 hands-on projects at 23 local agencies. Partner organizations have included Freedom Waters Foundation, Feeding Dreams, and Fostering Success. Together, they design meaningful service experiences that combine purpose, connection, and enjoyment.

Each initiative is thoughtfully structured so volunteers can see the immediate results of their efforts – truly embodying the spirit of Done in a Day. Over the past year, volunteers have served as part of a boat crew, tagged 1000 pairs of shoes for children, decorated a museum, sorted holiday gifts for families, packed food at a local pantry, and spent time conversing with women to help them practice speaking English.

The League Club is a 501(c)(3) organization comprised of 625 women in Southwest Florida. For almost forty years, it has strengthened communities through fellowship, education, volunteerism, and philanthropy. Membership is open to women who are current or former members of a Junior League affiliated with the Association of Junior Leagues International. For more information, visit leagueclub.org.