The Junior League of Roanoke Valley, Virginia, Inc. focuses on promoting women's leadership for impactful community service through volunteerism, collaboration, and training. It aims to combat poverty in the Roanoke Valley by easing access to healthcare and food, fostering an inclusive environment for diverse communities, and training women leaders to address critical issues.
The Apel Family Grant supports charitable organizations within the Roanoke Valley, including Roanoke, Salem, and the counties of Roanoke, Botetourt, and Craig, that align with the Junior League of Roanoke Valley's mission. This grant focuses on projects that connect the community to resources and dismantle obstacles to healthcare and food, addressing the area's poverty issues directly.