Junior Auxiliary of Russellville

Child Welfare Projects

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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE/ CYCLONE CARE FUND–  JA will provide a $15,000 monetary donation to the RSD to help in meeting the immediate emergency needs of families in the district. RSD will provide receipts to show how the funds are used. The remaining money will be allocated for families with children who require assistance in the areas of shelter, food, utilities and health care. Families assisted must reside in the Russellville School district. Monies will be paid by JA directly to utilities, etc., and not to the individual(s).

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JA LUNCH BUDDIES – A lunch buddy is a caring and supportive adult who offers elementary students ongoing guidance and emotional support for their personal and academic growth. Each JA member will make a commitment to meet their “lunch buddy” at assigned schools for 30 minutes to 1 hour per month during lunch time, specifically between September and April. Current schools are Dwight and Oakland Heights with the option of expanding to other local schools in the future. Members are required to meet with children a minimum of 7 times per school year during their monthly lunch meetings, with a maximum of 2 lunches per month; if unable to meet this requirement member shall request board approval for a substitute. This will meet NAJA’s child welfare project standards.

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SCHOOL CLOTHING EMERGENCY | STOCK THE CLOSET – To provide monetary assistance to meet the emergency medical, clothing, eyeglasses and/or school related needs in the Russellville School District and ARVAC Head Start. This is the heart of our organization. Many children are helped through this project. The Child Welfare chairpersons will reach out to the counselors at the beginning of each school year and ask what they need for the school’s closets and get rid of JA’s clothes closet.

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