Junior Chamber International, Service club organization in St. Louis, United States.
Junior Chamber International is a worldwide organization based in St. Louis that connects young people between 18 and 40 years old. Members work on leadership programs and initiatives to improve their local communities.
Henry Giessenbier founded the organization on October 13, 1915, in St. Louis, Missouri. At first the focus was on local business networking and charitable work in the neighborhood.
The name reflects the early emphasis on young business leaders who wanted to contribute to public affairs beyond their professional roles. Today members gather in local chapters to work on projects together and share skills with peers from different backgrounds.
Interested visitors can contact local chapters in their area and attend open events to learn about the work firsthand. Most activities take place in the evening or on weekends to accommodate working members.
The organization works closely with the United Nations and supports the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through local actions. Members in more than 5,000 cities translate these global goals into projects in their own communities.
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