Children’s Programs
The Children’s committee organizes an annual fall event, Santa Brunch and spring celebration for families in the Elm Grove and surrounding communities.
Community Service
The Community Service committee arranges one-time service opportunities (such as meal preparation, gardening or building projects, run/walk volunteers) as well as drives/collections for organizations in Southeast Wisconsin.
For more information or to partner with us, please contact communityservice@elmgrovejuniorguild.org
Blood Drives
The Blood Drive committee organizes multiple community blood drives throughout the year in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin.
Grants
Seventy-five percent of all money raised through our annual fundraising efforts, including the Tree of Giving Gala is granted to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that serve the women, children and families of Waukesha and Milwaukee counties. Additionally, our organization gives twenty-five percent of money raised to support projects within our home community, the Village of Elm Grove.
Memorial Day Parade
In 1947, a unit marched from the Legion to the flag at St. Mary’s for the first Memorial Day Flag Ceremony. The children from the area followed on their bikes. The following year, the Legion held another ceremony at the cemetery on Highland Drive, and again the children joined in on their bikes. The ceremony returned to St. Mary’s in 1949 and in 1950 the Legion decided to not only hold the parade, but offer festivities for the children. Though the Post has moved, the tradition that the American Legion began 73 years ago continues today as a cornerstone event in our community.
Safety Village
Safety Village is a 5-day safety education program held each Summer emphasizing traffic, fire, and personal safety procedures in accordance with National Safety Town Guidelines. It is open to children enrolling in four or five year old Kindergarten by September 1.
Scholarship
The Elm Grove Junior Guild awards an annual scholarship to a graduating senior in the Elmbrook School District.