Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. (JLA) organizes monthly Community Involvement and Outreach (CIO) projects which are short-term volunteer projects helping nonprofit organizations throughout the community of Anne Arundel County. CIO projects are part of the JLA’s ongoing commitment to make a difference in the community and must align to the JLA’s Vision of increasing the self-sufficiency of women and children, specifically by narrowing the achievement gap.