In the 1990's, Fort Bend County was an area experiencing tremendous growth, ranked in the top five fastest growing counties in the nation in. As the population grew, the needs of the county grew as well. While a number of service organizations already existed to support the Greater Houston area, there was not one specifically dedicated to meeting the needs of Fort Bend County or geared towards the women in the area.

Recognizing this need, an enthusiastic group of women came together in the summer of 2000 for the sole purpose of forming a service organization where they could focus their time and efforts to promote, support, and fulfill the needs of Fort Bend County. With the help of community leaders, a new program for local volunteers was developed. For the next six months, endless hours were spent spreading the word throughout Fort Bend County that a new service organization for women was being formed.

In January 2001, the Fort Bend Junior Service League was officially incorporated with 24 charter members. These women and their passion for community service helped to pave the way in establishing the FBJSL as a caring, committed, and recognizable presence in Fort Bend County today!