The Junior Auxiliary of Water Valley is a chapter of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA), a nonprofit community service organization founded in 1941, now comprising nearly 100 chapters across seven Southern states. Together, these NAJA chapters share a singular mission: to serve children and strengthen communities through compassionate, hands-on service.
Chartered in October 1952, our chapter has spent over seventy years carrying forward this mission with heart, dedication, and a profound love for Yalobusha County. As part of NAJA, we uphold the organization’s core values of charity, youth welfare, leadership, and community partnership, while tailoring our projects to address the unique needs of children and families in our area.
The Junior Auxiliary is founded on the belief that every child deserves support, encouragement, and opportunity. Guided by this purpose, our members engage in various volunteer opportunities throughout the year to provide programs that promote education, wellness, safety, confidence, and family connection. From literacy initiatives and weekend food support to cherished community traditions like the Watermelon Games and Project Santa, our efforts reflect both the current needs of our community and the legacy of service established by the women who came before us.
As a 501(c)(3) organization, JA Water Valley operates entirely through the dedication of volunteers — women who invest their time, talents, and hearts to create a lasting impact. Our chapter includes Active Members, Provisional Members, and valued Life Members whose wisdom and service continue to inspire us. Together, we form a sisterhood rooted in friendship, purpose, and the shared belief that small acts of kindness can change the world.
Whether we are responding to a family in crisis, reading to second graders, coaching youth sports, or planning the fundraisers that enable our service, we approach each task with intention, joy, and an unwavering commitment to Caring Hearts. Helping Hands. Changing Lives.
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