{"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":"2025-05-28T20:17:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T03:17:32","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/fresno\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1450037536845{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Assistance League of Fresno is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is devoted to changing lives through community service in the Fresno community.\u00a0 Member volunteers are dedicated to ongoing support and a long-term presence in the community through hands-on involvement and innovative philanthropic programs.<\/p>\n

Since its charter in 1994, Assistance League of Fresno member volunteers have consistently provided quality service to the\u00a0Fresno area. \u00a0During the 2016-2017 year, 275 members contributed over 27,000 hours to serve children and adults in our community.<\/p>\n

Attempting to meet previously underserved needs, Assistance League of Fresno supports six philanthropic programs. \u00a0These programs provide services to every age range in the community.<\/p>\n

The Thrift <\/a>Boutique\u00a0is our main source of funding.\u00a0 The shop is staffed and managed entirely by our member volunteers.\u00a0 Donations are always welcome and are tax deductible.<\/p>\n

The Assisteens\u00ae<\/sup> Auxiliary is designed to help teens to plan for a future in philanthropic work, fundraising, personal enhancement and college entry skills.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Mission, Vision and Values” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

MISSION<\/h4>\n

Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.<\/p>\n

VISION<\/h4>\n

Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish.<\/p>\n

CORE VALUES<\/h4>\n

Commitment<\/strong> \u2013 Dedicated to a course of action<\/p>\n

Leadership<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Willingness to\u00a0lead and develop leaders<\/p>\n

Ethics<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Doing the right thing in a reliable way<\/p>\n

Accountability<\/strong> \u2013 Willingness to accept responsibility<\/p>\n

Respect<\/strong> \u2013 Treating all with courtesy<\/p>\n

Diversity –<\/strong> Inclusion of multiple cultures and ethnicities[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Annual Report and Financials” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

ANNUAL REPORT<\/h4>\n

Assistance League of Fresno 2020-2021 Annual Report-coming soon<\/p>\n

FINANCIALS<\/h4>\n

2019 IRS Form 990<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”National Assistance League Volunteers in Action” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iwxdk-SZfng”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Assistance League of Fresno
\n2025-26 Board of Directors” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

PRESIDENT<\/h6>\n

Janice Chun<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP<\/h6>\n

Maureen Doyle<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT<\/h6>\n

Kathy Juarez<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
\n<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Wendy Yeh<\/p>\n

RECORDING SECRETARY<\/h6>\n

Edith Barnette<\/p>\n

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY<\/h6>\n

Darlene Darmer<\/p>\n

TREASURER<\/span><\/h6>\n

Anupama Poliyedath<\/p>\n

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PHILANTHROPIC CHAIR<\/h6>\n

Janet Villadsen<\/p>\n

ASSISTEENS COORDINATOR<\/h6>\n

Kimi Shehadey<\/p>\n

PARLIAMENTARIAN<\/h6>\n

Stephanie Price<\/p>\n

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