The Junior League of Central Westchester (JLCW) is a non-profit women's organization. There are 250 active and…More sustaining members. The members are committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through action and leadership.</p> <p>Each year, the members discuss and identify the community needs, and then develop responsive programs to serve those needs. Current committees and projects include the literacy-childhood program (Family Literacy Fair and Story Time), homeless and the needy (Grace Church Community Center Soup Kitchen, Stepping Stone, May No One Go Hungry initiative), state and local public policy advocacy and health (Kids in the Kitchen).</p> <p>The JLCW serves the communities of Eastchester, Greenburgh, Scarsdale and White Plains. The organization welcomes women of all races, religions and national origins who are committed to volunteerism. The organization is headquartered at the Wayside Cottage in Scarsdale.</p>

The history of Wayside Cottage begun as early as 1715. Built by Edmund Tomkins, the cottage originally served as an…More inn and private residence for James Varian and his family from 1761 to 1851. James Butler and his daughter, Emily, then took up residence until the 1910's when, upon her death, the cottage was deeded to the village of Scarsdale.</p> <p>From 1919 until 1928, the Scarsdale Women's Club convened therein, after which the cottage served as the Scarsdale Library until the books outgrew the house. It was in 1953 that the Junior League of Central Westchester, comprised of women from Scarsdale, White Plains, Greensburgh and Eastchester, adopted the house as the headquarters for their community works of charity, goodwill and volunteerism.</p> <p>To arrange a tour of Wayside Cottage, contact the Junior League of Central Westchester during business hours.</p>