{"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":"2026-02-25T06:15:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:15:04","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/diablo-valley\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Assistance League Diablo Valley helps those in need or at risk in Contra Costa County<\/h2>\n

Assistance League Diablo Valley is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that puts caring and commitment into action through philanthropic programs in Contra Costa County. Learn More About Us<\/a><\/p>\n

Our Assisteens\u00ae Auxiliary<\/a> is a group of 60 teenage member volunteers in 7th through 12th grades who raise their own funds and select their own philanthropic programs to serve.  They are learning the value of volunteering and community involvement, as well as organizational skills.<\/p>\n

Assistance League Thrift Shop<\/a> in Lafayette is the main source of funding.  The shop is staffed and managed entirely by member volunteers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Chapter’s Mission, Vision and Values” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

MISSION<\/h4>\n
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Assistance League Diablo Valley is a nonprofit, member volunteer organization dedicated to improving lives in our community through hands-on programs.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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VISION<\/h4>\n

To provide the individuals we serve with the resources they need to achieve a successful life.<\/p>\n

VALUES<\/h4>\n

Assistance League Diablo Valley has a rich history of supporting the vision and talents of volunteers engaged in personal service to their communities.\u00a0 We embrace the following values:<\/p>\n

C.L.E.A.R.:\u00a0\u00a0Commitment, Leadership, Ethics, Accountability, Respect<\/em><\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Community Support” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]We are deeply grateful to the customers, private individuals, foundations, and companies who have so generously donated to Assistance League Diablo Valley. That financial support, totaling over $900,000, through donations, grants, goods and services, and community volunteerism help us to create a better life for those we serve. \u00a0Thank you!<\/p>\n

Assistance League Supporters<\/a><\/p>\n

See Donor Policy and Intent Form<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Annual Report and Financials” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT<\/h4>\n

Annual Impact Report to the Community<\/a><\/p>\n

FINANCIALS<\/h4>\n

Form 990 Information Returns<\/a><\/p>\n

Audited Financial Statements<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”A Proud Member of Assistance League\u00ae” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Assistance League Diablo Valley is one of more than 120 chapters nationwide, who support the mission, position, vision and purpose of Assistance League:[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/iwxdk-SZfng”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Board of Directors” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

PRESIDENT<\/h6>\n

Christine Zepp<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP<\/h6>\n

Veronica Gant<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT OPERATION SCHOOL BELL\u00ae<\/sup><\/h6>\n

Jane Blomstrand<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNITY NEEDS PROGRAMS<\/h6>\n

Andrea Gleason<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT<\/h6>\n

Bernie Hoye<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION<\/h6>\n

Julie Braun Martin<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT STRATEGIC PLANNING<\/h6>\n

Liz Rusk<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT ADMINISTRATION<\/h6>\n

Ginny Bankerd<\/p>\n

RECORDING SECRETARY<\/h6>\n

Patti Nelson<\/p>\n

TREASURER<\/h6>\n

Joan Matarachi<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS<\/h6>\n

Arlita Smith<\/p>\n

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ASSISTEENS\u00ae<\/sup> LIAISON<\/h6>\n

Jane Bierstedt<\/p>\n

PARLIAMENTARIAN<\/h6>\n

Joan Siltanen[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Chapter Advisors” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=””]Craig Braemer
\nBlossom Wealth Management<\/em><\/p>\n

Kathy Bryski
\nAttorney<\/em><\/p>\n

Dan Buckshi
\nCity Manager
\nWalnut Creek<\/em><\/p>\n

Beth Bottorff
\nResource & Supportive Services<\/em>
\nContra Costa Count<\/em>y<\/p>\n

Tracy Dietlein
\nMarketing Manager
\nBroadway Plaza<\/em><\/p>\n

Angel Herrera
\nWells Fargo
\nCommercial Banking<\/em><\/p>\n

Lynne Leach
\nFormer Assemblywoman<\/em><\/p>\n

Rose Lock
\nExecutive Director\u00a0<\/em>
\nAssociation of California
\nSchool Administrators<\/em><\/p>\n

Sue Noack
\nMayor, Pleasant Hill<\/em><\/p>\n

Niroop K. Srivasta
\nCity Manager
\nLafayette
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Jeff Stone
\nPresident
\n<\/em>Diamond Construction
\n<\/em>Company, Inc.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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