{"id":708,"date":"2014-10-29T06:00:37","date_gmt":"2014-10-29T06:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/imicreationlive.com\/gaea\/?page_id=708"},"modified":"2026-02-02T14:11:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T21:11:53","slug":"about-us-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/denver\/about-us-2\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1457414491212{margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-right: 4% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Serving the Denver Area Since 1958!” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Assistance League of Denver has been serving the greater Denver community for 66 years.\u00a0 The Denver Chapter was organized in 1953 and chartered in 1958 and was the first chapter of National Assistance League located outside of California. In 2021, our members devoted 34,000 hours to service.\u00a0 We served 11,000 people and returned $813,000 to meet the needs of people in the Denver community.\u00a0 Our chapter is highly motivated to effect change in our community because we care about the outcome.<\/p>\n

We are an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform the lives of children and adults through its innovative philanthropic programs: Assistance League Schools, Operation School Bell\u00ae<\/sup>, Hospital Equipment Lending Program, Scholarship, Hospitality House, Assault Survivor Kits\u00ae<\/sup>, Arts for Kids, and Serve Our Seniors.<\/p>\n

Our Thrift Shop is located at 6265 E Evans Avenue, Suite 8, in Denver.\u00a0 Store hours are 10 AM to 4 PM Monday through Saturday. \u00a0We welcome your clothing and household donations Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM, OR UNTIL FULL.<\/p>\n

Other funding sources include grants, corporate and individual donations, “The Happening” and “Summer Sizzle” fundraisers, an annual appeal letter requesting monetary donations, participation in “Colorado Gives”, as \u00a0well as our Endowment Fund.<\/p>\n

Assistance League of Denver has been awarded several generous grants this year.\u00a0 These grants are from Delatour Foundation, Community First – Spaulding (HELP), JCPenney, Liberty Media Corporation, and Helen Murray Charitable Trust. We appreciate the support from these generous donors.\u00a0 These grants will make it possible to continue our numerous Philanthropic Programs which benefit people living in the Denver area.<\/p>\n

HISTORY OF ASSISTANCE LEAGUE (Click Here)<\/strong><\/em><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”DONATE NOW” color=”juicy-pink” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fassistanceleague.networkforgood.com%2Fprojects%2F169247-every-child-deserves-a-lifeboat_copy_blank”][vc_custom_heading text=”Mission, Vision and Values” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

MISSION<\/h4>\n

Assistance League of Denver volunteers transform lives by collaborating with schools, families, and seniors to enhance educational experiences and improve health and well-being.<\/p>\n

VISION<\/h4>\n

We envision a Denver metro community where people achieve their desired quality of life and reach their full potential.<\/p>\n

TAGLINE<\/h4>\n

Transforming Lives\u00a0\u2022 Strengthening Community<\/p>\n

CORE VALUES<\/h4>\n

Commitment
\nLeadership
\nEthics
\nAccountability
\nRespect[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”BY THE NUMBERS” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23242de2″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Assistance League of Denver Audit Statement<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Denver IRS Form 990<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

2025 Annual Impact Statement<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”Assistance League of Denver 2015-16 Board of Directors”][vc_custom_heading text=”” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1493754426296{margin-top: -45px !important;}”][\/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=”Assistance League of Denver” h4=”2025-2026 LEADERSHIP” css=”.vc_custom_1749958341632{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-right: px !important;border-right-width: px !important;}”]DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR<\/span><\/strong>
\nKelly Bossley<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ELECTED BOARD POSITIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

PRESIDENT
\nJulie Bailey<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
\nMichelle Krawchik<\/a><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

MEMBERSHIP, FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
\n<\/span>Carol Moreno<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS, SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
\n<\/strong><\/span>Joanie Ott<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
\n<\/span>Suzanne Harmes<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

FINANCE VICE PRESIDENT
\n<\/span>Denise Frau<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

STRATEGIC PLANNING VICE PRESIDENT<\/span>
\nPaul Erlendson<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT VICE PRESIDENT
\n<\/strong><\/span>Rob Murray<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

MARKETING VICE PRESIDENT
\n<\/span>Lou Ann Liebman<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

RECORDING SECRETARY
\nLiz Healy<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

TREASURER
\n<\/span>Clella Newcomb<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

ASSISTEEN LIAISON<\/span>
\nWendy Pilling<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

APPOINTED BOARD POSITION
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

PARLIAMENTARIAN<\/span>
\nMary Murray<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

APPOINTED NON-BOARD POSITIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

ARCHIVES<\/span>
\nJudy Brown<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

BYLAWS<\/span>
\nDenise Frau<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY<\/strong><\/span>
\nMartha McFarland<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

GRANTS<\/strong><\/span>
\nGail Nelson<\/a> and Kelly Bossley<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

LEAGUELINK ADMINISTRATOR<\/strong><\/span>
\nCarolyn Newcomb<\/a> and Karen Hoffman<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

MMU EDITORS<\/strong><\/span>
\nSusan McShane<\/a> and Joan Stringfield<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

THRIFT<\/span>
\nDebbie Stanberry, Jane Colvin, and Barb Goettelman<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Member of Cherry Creek<\/strong>
\nChamber of Commerce<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11552″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1722288626799{margin-top: -35px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Member of Greater Glendale<\/strong>
\nChamber of Commerce<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11550″ alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1722288639505{margin-top: -35px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Member of East Evans<\/strong>
\nBusiness Association<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11551″ alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1722288650092{margin-top: -35px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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