Connecticut Junior Women, Inc. (CJW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to community service and to promoting common interests in education, philanthropy, public health, civic and fine arts. Founded in 1938, CJW, Inc. was originally part of the General Federation of Women's Clubs until November 1979 when the Connecticut organization became independent.

CJW, Inc. is composed of about 1,500 women from all walks of life who live in 60 different Connecticut communities. Currently, there are 52 Junior clubs and 13 Juniorette clubs.

Any person, 18 years of age or older who is interested in the common goals may apply for membership in a Junior club. There are also chapters called Juniorettes – civic organizations for youth. Several Junior clubs sponsor Juniorette clubs for young women ages 9-18 years.

From town to town Juniors are joined by common traits and donate their time to the betterment of their communities and the making of new friendships. It is through our volunteer projects - from the development of a library story time to the organization of a dinner dance as a fundraiser - that friendships are made, skills are sharpened and new proficiencies are gained while personal growth is explored. Junior projects combine enjoyment and personal achievement with service to their local communities.

Connecticut Junior Women is also the governing Board that unites the local community chapters across the state. The CJW Director and the Executive Board sponsor statewide projects and programs and also provide resources, training and direction for the local chapters. Both the local clubs and state board are comprised of a director/president, officers and board members. Each individual club is autonomous and a voting member of the CJW, Inc. Board of Directors which meets six (6) times per year to share information, project ideas, programs and common issues.

The individual clubs are organized into five (5) Distrticts that provide them with a smaller group of contacts for networking with regard to meetings, programs, projects and idea sharing.