Welcome to the new
2024-25 JCYM
Board of Directors
Honor the past,
Celebrate the present, Shape the future
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About Us
JCYM is an all-volunteer women’s philanthropic organization founded in 1961. Today, more than 250 members provide support to area philanthropic organizations through financial donations, over 60 service projects annually, and educational scholarships. Fundraising and hands-on service projects are equally important functions of the club. Since its founding, JCYM has given over $3,000,000 in financial contributions and scholarships. Members give over 20,000 service hours annually.
JCYM is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. JCYM does not employ staff nor occupy office space which allows the club to donate 100% of the proceeds from its fundraising projects to other organizations.
Philanthropy has been the hallmark of JCYM since the beginning. The club has provided support to numerous organizations, often creating programs to fill needs that are identified in the community. Currently, the club focuses on the following organizations:
KidsTLC, Inc.—founded by JCYM as Temporary Lodging for Children in 1972
Evergreen Community of Johnson County
Friends of Shawnee Indian Mission
Growing Futures Early Education Center (formerly Head Start of Shawnee Mission)
Johnson County Christmas Bureau
Safehome, Inc.
For 25 years (1991 thru 2016), the annual JCYM Home for the Holidays Homes Tour was enjoyed by many. Area homes were lavishly decorated by local decorators for public touring.
Service projects include projects with the residents at KidsTLC, working shifts at the Johnson County Christmas Bureau, reading to children at Growing Futures, sorting clothing for Safehome residents, playing bingo every week with residents at Evergreen Living Innovations nursing center, and much more. The club provides a wide variety of projects so that members can contribute their time in the way they prefer.
The JCYM tradition continues to promote and foster charitable, literary and educational purposes, by and through uniting congenial women of the community. If you are interested in supporting the community and helping others, in forming new friendships and participating in interest groups and social activities, please contact us!
We are large enough to make a positive impact on the community but small enough to offer lifelong friendships!
Message from President Deb Scott continued......
I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and humility as I assume the presidency of this remarkable organization. It is an honor beyond measure to be entrusted with leading such a prestigious group of women dedicated to making a meaningful impact in our community and beyond. As we gather here today, allow us to embark on a journey through time, recognizing the legacy of those who have come before us, celebrating the present moment, and shaping a vision for the future.
Firstly, let us honor the past. As you all know, this organization has a rich history, built upon the unwavering commitment and dedication of some visionary women. Let us remember the countless individuals who have dedicated their time, resources, and hearts to the mission of our organization. Their unwavering commitment has laid the foundation upon which we stand today. We owe them an immense debt of gratitude for their vision, their sacrifice, and their belief in the power of human compassion. It is our duty to carry their legacy forward with the same passion and unwavering determination.
Secondly, let us celebrate the present. This organization is filled with kind, generous, talented, compassionate, and driven individuals who are making a tangible difference in our community. Through our various Philanthropy activities and Ways & Means fund-raising events, we are supporting families, and improving the lives of those in need in our community. And the need is great.
And finally, let us continue to shape the future with hope, compassion, and unwavering belief in the power of human kindness. While we honor the past and celebrate the present, we must also look ahead and envision the future we want to create and the legacy WE want to leave. Our organization has the potential to achieve even more, and it is up to us to embrace positive change and innovation, explore new opportunities, and work together to make our vision a reality. As your new president, I am committed to leading this organization with integrity, transparency, and an unwavering focus on our mission. I believe that by working together, we can amplify our impact and create a better community for all.
In the coming year and beyond, I invite each and every one of you to join me on this journey. Let us honor the past, celebrate the present, and shape the future – a future that we can all be proud of. Together, let us continue to make a difference in the lives of others and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
JOHNSON COUNTY YOUNG MATRONS (JCYM)
We Are
SERVING & SUPPORTING - ACTING & IMPACTING
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the original founders of JCYM (above) of which these two ladies (left) were among. Their vision created an organization which has brought hundreds of women together to serve our community for the past 60+ years while providing thousands of hours of service.
