About Us

Mission Statement

Assistance League of Eugene is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to providing programs that
enhance the quality of life in our community.

Vision Statement

Assistance League of Eugene is a recognized and respected philanthropic organization that meets the
changing needs of our community.

Serving in Eugene since 1973

Assistance League of Eugene is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that puts caring and commitment into action through nine philanthropic programs in Lane County, Oregon. Our over 200 member volunteers are dedicated to providing ongoing support and a long-term presence in the community through hands-on involvement and innovative philanthropic programs. Founded in 1973, it became a chapter of the National Assistance League in 1978.

Our Board of Directors

MARY K WILLIAMS
President

DONNA PERRY

VP Membership

KAREN HEROY
President-Elect

MARILYN FLICK
VP Philanthropic Programs

MARY BLACKBURN

VP Finance

HAL WEINER

VP Resource Development

SANDY WIGNOT

Recording Secretary

GINNY DUNPHY
Marketing Communications Chair

CARLA HOFFMAN
Strategic Planning Chair

PATTY PARKS
Education Chair

STEVEN ENGEL
Treasurer

2025-Advisory Board-web

Advisory Council

Pictured left to right:

o Roz Fox – Food for Lane County
o Chris Elliott – Elliott Images
o Beth Sheehan – Eugene Mission
o Vanessa Vasquez & Alicia Longoria – Eugene School District 4
 
Speakers Bureau

Speakers Bureau

We would be happy to visit your company or organization with a presentation of the work we are doing here in Eugene. Contact us at 541-485-3721 or email at eugeneassistanceleague@gmail.com if you are interested.

"To act as friend at any and all times to men, women and children in need of care, guidance and assistance spiritually, materially and physically."

(Attributed to Founder Anne Banning)

Join Us!

Become a part of an incredible group of volunteers who are dedicated to making a difference in your community. Members often say that they joined Assistance League of Eugene for their programs and stayed for the friendships they formed. Click on the Volunteer Button below for more information.