How We Have Served
Since our first class in 1995, Leadership Johnson County has studied many issues, supported great causes and engaged the community in numerous ways. Our Signature Program classes are divided into groups who work together to address opportunities and challenges in our community.
The projects vary each year, but the goals of engaging in creative problem solving through collaboration remain the same. These projects have led to significant community initiatives that have impacted the lives of Johnson County residents.
The Signature Program taught me so much about our community and how I can make a difference in it. Since then, I continue to be inspired by LJC through the many learning opportunities offered and the connections I've made with other leaders in the community.
Class of 2015
Journey Johnson County
Destination Marketing
Food For Thought Blessing Boxes
Feeding the Hungry
Trailblazers
Community Connectivity
Soup Bowl
Habitat for Humanity Johnson County
Big for JoCo
Connecting Community Resources
Bottoms Up Diaper Drive
Empowering Families
Stupendous Storage Solutions
for Legacy of Hope
Class Projects
1995
A Johnson County History of the African American
Orchestral Education & Appreciation in Johnson County
Recruiting & Retaining a Qualified Workforce: A Research Project
Recycling (Reduce-Reuse-Recycle)
1996
Communication of County Master Plan
Everything You Need to Know About Tax Abatements But Didn’t Know to Ask
Once Upon a Time in Johnson County
1997
Beautification of Johnson County
Things You Need to Know to Start a Business in Johnson County
Historical Markers in Johnson County
Youth Leadership
Consumer Utility Planning in Johnson County
1998
Tourism Johnson County
United Way Database
Trafalgar Town Park
Teen Issues
1999
Johnson County Historical Video
Community Day of Faith
Voter Registration Informational Booklet
2000
Backyard Habitat Awareness
Parents Clearinghouse
World War II
Community Growth Project
2001
Great Old Barns of Johnson County
Volunteerism in Johnson County
Wheel of Future
Hispanic Help-Line Brochure
2002
Faith Based Resource Directory
East-West Corridor Task Force
Exploring Johnson County
“So You Own Land in Johnson County” CD Guide
2003
Johnson County Parks and Recreation Guide
Youth Philanthropy Initiative
Finding Common Ground
2004
Education + Reality = Success
Blending with the Growing Hispanic Community
Volunteer Network
WELLNOW – Fighting Childhood Obesity
Navigating Your Local Government
2005
Learning Curves
Silver Celebration and Wellness Park Kick-Off
Let’s Read! ¡Leamos!
Tree Huggers USA - THUGS
Protect our Water, Storm Drain Identification for Johnson County
2006
PEARL – Passion for Education Automated Resource List
Walk A Hound, Lose A Pound
Media Made Easy
Soup Bowl – Benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Johnson County
S.M.A.R.T. Sources – Successfully Motivating At Risk Teens
2007
Team Celebrate Cultural Diversity – Multicultural Festival
Lend-Your-Heart…Help-A-Home
Mission Possible
Financial Literacy
2008
Student Job and Volunteer Fair
Johnson County Road Safety Awareness Campaign – Share the Yield
Pet Project – Tails for Tales
Personal Finance Class
Military Appreciation
2009
Journey Johnson County
STEP: Students Together Exercising Permanently
Seeds for Survivors
BOLT: Building Outstanding Leaders Today
2010
Battle Rattle 8
Franklin Green Community
Friends of Johnson County Agriculture
Johnson County Partnership for Youth
Trail Mix
2011
Battle Rattle II, USO 5K
Animal Magnetism
Connecting Generations
Kids Give Back
Grow to Give
2012
Be Smart…Date Smart
Collaborating for a Better Johnson County
Healthy Facilities
Hope 4 the Homeless
2013
Helping Others Help Others
Play It Forward
Restoring Guideposts to our Past
Speak Up!
Tree of Life – Tree Dedication Program
2014
Braves for a Better Tomorrow
Haven’s Angels
People 4 Paws
Third Times a Charm
2015
Explore Johnson County Agriculture
Franklin Hunger Heroes
GeoJohnson County
Johnson County TRIAD Program
Team HOPE
2016
A Heart for Kids
Buddy Brigade
Child Care Connection
Trailblazers
Video Killed the Radio Star
2017
Alert Johnson County
Cantastic 7
Food For Thought – Blessing Boxes
Minors with Manners
Senior Support Superstars
2018
CASA Crusaders
Give Me A Sign
Golden Apple
Oh, Snap!
WEEDS
2019
ACCESS Johnson County
ASSIST Ants
Gray Matters
Greenwood Little League
Invisible Grief Group
Team Fostering Hope
2020
ASSISTing Our Community
PET Project
School Lunch Bunch
Team Pay it Forward
TRAILBLAZERS
Volunteer Johnson County
2021
DREAM Team
Gateway Goodness Gals
Hall of the Brave
Mental Health Matters
Murals for Mutts
Real Talk Johnson County
2022
Area 6 – Assist Indiana Shower
Catalyst for Courage
Connect 6 for Autism
Greater Greenwood Veterans Memorial
The Storytellers
What’s Next
2023
Hope 007
Happy Hounds
Operation Jack and Jill
Girls Rule
Guardian Angels of Angel Care
Fostering Hope
2024
Big For JoCo
Bottoms Up
Community Champions
Legacy of Hope
Run for the Sun
Share the Love
