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 170 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 find out how to join, learn about various volunteering and fundraising activities, discover the benefits of being a member, and how to 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

Annual Report and Financials

We Invite You to Join Assistance League of the Bay Area

Assistance League of the Bay Area
Philanthropic Program Donors

2021-2022

Assistance League
of the Bay Area
2022-2023 Board

PRESIDENT

Marie Keener

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Rebecca Saavedra

VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP

Jayne Dannecker

VICE PRESIDENT PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS

Melanie Lovuola

VICE PRESIDENT RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Sandra Kelver

VICE PRESIDENT MARKETING

Jennifer Maxwell

VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS

Betty Suagee

TREASURER

Cindy Senger-Lewis

SECRETARY

Sarah Foulds

ASSISTEENS LIAISON

Priscilla Magnuson

EDUCATION CHAIRMAN

Linda Byrd

FINANCE CHAIRMAN

Elaine Rister

STRATEGIC PLANNING CHAIRMAN

Kathy Tamer

PARLIAMENTARIAN

Valerie Piercy

Assistance League
of the Bay Area
2022-2023 Advisory Council

Rita Baldwin
Texas City Independent School District

Mary Alys Cherry
Bay Area Houston Magazine Publisher

Jonathan Cottrell
Cottrell Realty, LLC

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

TBA
Albemarle Bayport/Clear Lake AF Council

Dr. Greg Smith
Executive Director, Fast Growth School Coalition

TBA
La Porte Independent School District Deputy Superintendent Curriculum