Junior League collaborates with Making Kids Count

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR | The Junior League of Youngstown’s general membership meeting took place recently at the Poland Library. Guest speakers Jana Coffin and Colleen Eisenbraun of the local nonprofit Making Kids Count shared information about their mission. A group of league members assisted MKC by making no-sew blankets that will be donated to foster children. They included, front, from left, Paige Rassega, Lindsey Bickerstaff, Jennifer Soloman and Leanna Kemble; and, standing, Kera Simmons, Cheryl McArthur, Arista Coleman, Marion Dunham, Deb Hartig, Mercia Stevens, Sara Wenger, Liz Kijowski, Amy Banks, Kristina Ross Pavlicko, Maggie Matune, Kristina Miller, Kim Urig and Heather Elder. The league’s next meeting is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. For information about the leadership experience and volunteer opportunities provided by the league, email juniorleagueofyoungstown@gmail.com, call 330-740-3200 or visit www.jlyoungstown.org.