The Dede Wallace Center, the first mental health center of its kind, is built on the property of JL Nashville, TN’s headquarters.

JL Great Lakes Bay Region, MI, contributes to the establishment of a Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip Clinic, expanding access to vital specialized care for children and families in the region.

JL Greater Springfield, MA, founds The Junior Workshop, a pre-school for children with disabilities.

JL Binghamton, NY, coordinates the Community Ambassador Program, a program that sponsors high school students to visit foreign countries. When students return, arrangements are made for them to speak to community groups about their experiences.

JL High Point, NC, establishes the Center School for Exceptional Children to expand access to specialized education.

JL Williamsport, PA, launches the “Golden Age Club” for seniors to have opportunities for connection and support.

UNESCO recognizes JL Mexico City’s Braille printing press as one of the two most important centers in Latin America.

JL Miami, FL, founds the Junior Museum of Science, the first science museum in Miami.

JL Hartford, CT, partners with the Film Caption Bureau and the American School for the Deaf to add subtitles to films.

JL Winston-Salem, NC, founds the Arts Council, the first locally-established arts council in the nation.