About Us

Mission Statement

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

Vision Statement

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

Serving in Eugene since 1978

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.

Our Board of Directors

LUCY CHAMBERS
President

LIZ WENZEL
VP Membership

VACANT
President-Elect

CARLA HOFFMAN
VP Philanthropic Programs

CHRIS BALES
VP Finance

MARY K WILLIAMS
VP Resource Development

MARILYN VON SEEGER
Education Chair

HAL WEINER
VP Marketing Communications

MARILYN FLICK
Strategic Planning Chair

STEVEN ENGEL
Treasurer

VACANT
Assistant Treasurer

Advisory Board

Advisory Council

o Beth Sheehan, Director of Philanthropy, Eugene Mission
o Vanessa Vasquez, Instruction Operations Coordinator, Eugene School District 4J
o Roz’ Fox, Community Giving Coordinator, Food for Lane County
o Amanda Walkup, Attorney and Partner, Hershner Hunter
 
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.