About the Junior League of Syracuse: Since our founding in 1920, The Junior League of Syracuse, Inc. (JLS) has been creating significant change in the Central New York community. Our organization has become a recognized leader for developing and supporting collaborations that provide meaningful programs for women, children and families. The Junior League of Syracuse, Inc. (JLS) is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.