Assistance League of the Bay Area is a chapter of the Assistance League which was founded in 1935.

Our chapter was founded in 1994. Assistance League of the Bay Area is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

We have approximately 180 members who volunteer for us and an active Assisteens® Auxiliary composed of male and female high school students. Assisteens design and implement their own philanthropic programs, as well as provide support to Assistance League of the Bay Area programs.

We are always seeking dedicated and enthusiastic members to join. Please visit our Membership page to learn how to join, learn about various volunteering and fundraising activities, discover the benefits of being a member, and fulfill member requirements.

Mission, Vision, Motto, and Values

MISSION

Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs

VISION

Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish.

MOTTO

We Change Lives

CORE VALUES

Commitment – Dedicated to a course of action

Leadership – Willingness to lead and develop leaders

Ethics – Doing the right thing in a reliable way

Accountability – Willingness to accept responsibility

Respect – Treating all with courtesy

STRATEGIC PLAN

Strategic Plan Summary 2022-2025

Community Accomplishments and Financials

CHAPTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023

FINANCIALS

Assistance League of the Bay Area Form 990 06.01.2021 to 05.31.2022

We Invite You to Join Assistance League of the Bay Area

Assistance League of the Bay Area
Philanthropic Program Donors

2022-2023

Assistance League
of the Bay Area
2023-2024 Board

PRESIDENT

Rebecca Saavedra

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Linda Byrd

VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP

Sharon Guzzino

VICE PRESIDENT PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS

Izella Dornell

VICE PRESIDENT RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Sandra Kelver

VICE PRESIDENT MARKETING

Charlene Donovan

VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS

Betty Suagee

TREASURER

Barbara Weitenhagen

SECRETARY

Sarah Foulds

ASSISTEENS LIAISON

Roxann Zamora

EDUCATION CHAIRMAN

Perri Fox

FINANCE CHAIRMAN

Marie Keener

STRATEGIC PLANNING CHAIRMAN

Kathy Tamer

PARLIAMENTARIAN

Valerie Piercy

Assistance League
of the Bay Area
2023-2024 Advisory Council

Rita Baldwin
Texas City Independent School District

Mary Alys Cherry
Bay Area Houston Magazine Publisher

Jonathan Cottrell
Cottrell Realty, LLC

Joe Culligan
Ketjen Corporation

Dr. Karen Engle
Clear Creek ISD Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Glenn Freedman
President, Edu-Safe

Dick Gregg, Jr.
Attorney, Gregg & Gregg PC

John Nugent
Re/MAX Space Center Realty

Mary Patrick
Galveston Independent School District

Rebecca Reitz
Attorney, Gay & Reitz