Founded in 1928, the Junior League in Great Falls started with a meeting of eight women who saw the value of joining together in volunteerism to benefit the community. Early projects of the league included a clothing drive for people in need, a book club for children, and assistance to local hospitals.

In 1938, the volunteer group was officially inducted into the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. and has continued the tradition of serving the Great Falls community with pride and dedication throughout its lifespan.

As the Junior League of Great Falls approaches its centennial, its members reflect on the impact of countless volunteers over the decades. A brief history of past projects includes the formation of Paris Gibson Square, C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls Symphony, Children’s Receiving Home, HANDS, the Children’s Museum of Montana, Kids in Transition (KIT), Toby’s House Crisis Nursery, Opportunities Inc. Head Start food pantry, and the YWCA of Great Falls. 

• 1974 - 1977

  Formation of the Paris Gibson Square

  Initiated in 1974 by the Junior League of Great Falls and led by Jean Warden Dybdal, a community task force was responsible for the building’s metamorphosis as a community cultural center. For more than two years, these leaders organized, planned, cleaned, painted and raised funds to open the doors of this historic treasure. Through a unique inter-local agreement with the Great Falls School District and the Cascade County Commissioners, Paris Gibson Square became a reality in 1977.

  [Excerpt courtesy of the Paris Gibson Square. View full history on their website.]

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