About Us

Assistance League of Arcadia, is a local chapter of National Assistance League. It is 100% member volunteer nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving our community, through hands on involvement and innovative programs. Assistance League of Arcadia welcomes adults of diverse backgrounds, ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, and occupation.  Our philanthropic programs touch the lives of children, families, and seniors in the San Gabriel Valley without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability. We rely on the hands-on involvement from our volunteer members to organize and staff our programs.

All funds raised by our chapter go directly back into the San Gabriel Valley communities we serve.

Founded in 1954, we became the 22nd chapter of National Assistance League.  We currently have over 300 chapter and auxiliary members of diverse backgrounds, ages and occupations who donate over 23,000 service hours. Through thrift shop sales we fund the chapter’s numerous community service programs serving over 20,000 people and raising over $200,000. We presently serve the communities of Alhambra, Arcadia, Duarte, Monrovia, Rosemead, San Gabriel and Temple City. As well as having a partnership with the community outreach group Almansor Center.

Who We Are Nationally

Assistance League has a network of more than 120 chapters stretching across the country; bound by a strong central cause and vision to empower volunteers to make lasting change in our communities.

Unlike most national charities, National Assistance League’s focus is on local chapter needs first.  Assistance League actually helps their volunteers realize their vision for their communities.  All funds they raise stay in those individual communities.  So their dreams become our dreams.  Together we help people in need achieve a better quality of life.

MISSION

Assistance League of Arcadia volunteers transform the lives of children and adults through community programs.

VISION

Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish.

CORE VALUES

Respect – Appreciation and consideration for others
Integrity – Honest and ethical communication and action
Compassion – Empathy, understanding and patience with others
Commitment – Being responsible, reliable and accountable
Service – Actions that are caring, sharing and giving

SPEAKERS BUREAU 

Is your club or organization interested in having a multi-media presentation about Assistance League, the needs of children and adults in the San Gabriel Valley, and ways you might help?

Assistance League of Arcadia’s Speakers Bureau is available without charge as a program presentation ranging from 15 to 45 minutes.  Learn about members of our community who are confronted with day-to-day personal challenges and how Assistance League’s programs serve them. For information or to schedule a presentation contact president@alarcadia.org

Assistance League of Arcadia
Board of Directors

PRESIDENT

Diane Lucas president@alarcadia.org

1st VP EDUCATION

Barbara Parrott vpeducation@alarcadia.org

2nd VP MEMBERSHIP

Terry Leahy vpmembership@alarcadia.org

3rd VP PHILANTHROPIC

Charlene Martinez vpphilanthropic@alarcadia.org

4th VP BARGAIN BOX

Lori Cappello vpbargainbox@alarcadia.org

RECORDING SECRETARY

Sandi Consiglio recordingsecretary@alarcadia.org

TREASURER 

Nicole Pham treasurer@alarcadia.org

ASSISTEENS COORDINATOR

Theresa Antenesse assisteens@alarcadia.org

BYLAWS CHAIRMAN

Fran Hermann bylaws@alarcadia.org

PROPERTIES/PREPAREDNESS

Mike Miser properties@alarcadia.org

STRATEGIC PLANNING 

Keppie Sullivan strategicplanning@alarcadia.org

PARLIAMENTARIAN 

Susan Dahle parliamentarian@alarcadia.org

PUBLIC RELATIONS 

Judy Hermann publicrelations@alarcadia.org