JLA gives $8,000 to a concentrated, intensive, 8 week program promoting healthy lifestyle choices for 40-60 AISD at-risk girls ages 11-13. The program focuses on increasing self-esteem and self-worth (abstinence from sexual activity is a component of the program). JLA volunteers serve as TEAM Mentors.

JLA gives $3,240 to the only program of its kind in Tarrant County to provide health, social and emotional support to children ages 6-12 that are either HIV positive or live in a home with a family member who is HIV positive. Held at Camp Thurman in Arlington, Camp Firelight is a week long day camp where the children who attend are given an opportunity to take part in social and recreational activites in a fun and supervised wholesome environment that they would not have a chance to experience otherwise.

JLA gives $17,335 to support this project. With the use of simulation, faculty can control the types of patients students will see while in the program, lessening "education by random opportunity". Students are able to manage mannequin "patients" in routine and distress scenarios and communicate with family members; such as an upset mother. JLA volunteers are invited to become Standardized Patients to play the parts of patients or family members. Training includes learning how to act a part in the various scenarios utilized in classes and how to evaluate the nursing students work with each Standardized Patient.

JLA volunteers serve as event assistants during the summer months. They assist at a one(1) week low cost immunization clinic for 4,000 Tarrant County children (over 30% are from Arlington). Program is designed to entice segments of our community to immunize their children and help reduce the spread of disease by offering them convenient summer hours and reduced rates for required immunizations.

JLA volunteers assist with a therapeutic weekend camping experience for 6-12 year year old victims of family violence. CampHeart is held twice a year over a three-day weekend. This innovative camp effectively accelerates the healing process by offering activities in a non-threatening setting with other children who have had similar experiences. Trained volunteers assist in providing therapeutic and recreational game and activities, as well as individual attention to all the children who attend.

JLA gives $9,000 for a back-to-school fair for AISD students in a qualifying limited-income family. This project is also supported by Arlington ISD and the Arlington community. Students will receive free school supplies and various necessary back-to-school services.

The Center for Community Service is a valuable community resource. The Center celebrated its 15th year in existence in August 2008, serving the community by providing meeting space at no cost to local 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities. The center serves as the JLA Headquarters and is home to Meals on Wheels and Leadership Arlington. The Center for Community Service is located at 4002 West Pioneer Parkway.