Mary Harriman

Mary Harriman was an American social reformer and civic leader born in 1881. She is best known for founding the Junior League in 1901, an organization dedicated to community service and fostering leadership among women. Harriman focused on addressing social issues such as poverty, education, and public health, working to improve neighborhoods and empower women to take active roles in their communities. Her efforts helped lay the groundwork for organized volunteerism and women's civic engagement in the United States. She passed away in 1934, leaving a lasting legacy of community service and social reform.