Juniors of Social Service
Supporting Regis House
Established 1934
Since 1940, the dedicated women of the Juniors of Social Service have supported Regis House, a haven for women, children and families living on the margins of our society, and a place where friendship and hope can blossom. Established in the 1940’s by the Sisters of Social Service, Regis House continues to operate as a non-profit community center, offering a myriad of basic, indispensable services such as children’s programs, parenting classes, summer camp, English instruction, a food bank and more.
In the 1960’s, with help from the Juniors, the Sisters bought property on the Westside of town, where they established the first Regis House Community Center. After almost 60 years of providing services in West Los Angeles, Regis House Community Center relocated to the Westlake/Historic Filipinotown neighborhood of Los Angeles in 2008. Today, Regis House Community Center shares the goal of the Sisters of Social Service to provide a nurturing environment for people living in the local community.
The Juniors play a significant role in the ability for Regis House to thrive, offering important goods and services to the community it serves. Partnering with the Sisters, Juniors lend their time, talents and contributions so that Regis House can offer these life-giving services year-round.
Get involved!
For more information about the Juniors of Social Service, please call or email Mary Hatton, Director of Development.
Phone: (818) 285-3358
In addition to their ongoing service at Regis House, annual highlights on the Juniors Calendar include:
- Summer Day Camp
Each summer, the Juniors provide significant support to the Regis House Day Camp, by donating supplies such as swim suits, flip flops, sunscreen and snacks, and assisting in sponsoring campers. - Holiday Food Baskets
During Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Juniors, along with support from the Auxiliary, assist the Sisters with gift baskets filled with groceries, gift cards, clothing, toys, blankets, and other household items. - Annual Fall Mailing and Raffle
Each year, the Juniors sponsor a raffle with exciting prizes, all for the benefit of Regis House programs.
Members of the Juniors, together with the Sisters, believe that change can be accomplished by developing awareness and interest where the needs of the neighborhood are concerned. It is their intention to help families help themselves by working directly with individuals and groups by offering quality educational and social programs, and by providing resources to assist and empower them. Regis House administers all of its services for free or at a very low cost, based on the ability to pay. To make this all possible, Regis House Community Center is funded by the Juniors of Social Service and their fundraisers, private donations and foundation grants.