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[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1450037536845{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Assistance League of Fullerton” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”||”][vc_custom_heading text=”Over 85 years of service to the North Orange County communities of Fullerton, Buena Park, Placentia, Brea, La Habra, and Yorba Linda” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23dd3333″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Assistance League of Fullerton is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization and one of\u00a0 the 95 chapters of National Assistance League.\u00a0 We were founded as a guild in 1940. The Fullerton chapter was chartered in 1950. The members of Assistance League of Fullerton are guided by a set of core values:\u00a0<\/span>Love of Community, Friendship, Respect, Generosity, Dignity and Service<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Assistance League of Fullerton currently has over 240 member volunteers working to make the North Orange County, California\u00a0 communities of Fullerton, Brea, Buena Park, La Habra, Placentia and Yorba Linda a better place to live and work through our programs.\u00a0 Assistance League of Fullerton supports community-based philanthropic programs<\/a> benefiting everyone from infants to adults. We encourage you to learn more about our chapter and the many ways you can become involved and make a difference.<\/p>\n

The Thrift Shop<\/a> in Fullerton is 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.[\/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 of Fullerton is a tax exempt, nonprofit, nonsectarian, nonpolitical, all volunteer, philanthropic organization 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

Positioning Statement<\/h4>\n

“Transforming Lives .<\/sup><\/strong> Strengthening Community”<\/em>[\/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 Fullerton 2021-2022 Annual Report<\/a>
\nAssistance League of Fullerton 2019-2020 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n

FINANCIALS<\/h4>\n

Assistance League of Fullerton 2020-2021 IRS Form 990<\/a>
\nAssistance League of Fullerton 2019-2020 IRS Form 990<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Fullerton Reviewed 2020-2021 Financials<\/a>
\nAssistance League of Fullerton Reviewed 2019-2020 Financials<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Volunteers Enriching Lives for a Better Community” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iwxdk-SZfng”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/ef9doDXl0Tw”][vc_custom_heading text=”2024-2025 Board of Directors” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

President<\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Sharon Clizbe<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

President\u2013Elect<\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Voiza Arnold<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Vice President Membership<\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Michele Amador<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Vice President Philanthropic Programs<\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Gayle Smith<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Vice President Thrift Shop<\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Melanie Dennis<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Vice President Resource Development<\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Julie Vandergrift<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Vice President Building Management<\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Marilyn Huff<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Recording Secretary<\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Heather Leal<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Treasurer<\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Jean Corty<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Finance Chairman<\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Gloria Karam<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Marketing Communications Chairman<\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Judi Manalisay<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Strategic Planning Chairman<\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Marilyn Buchi<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Education Chairman<\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Toni Davis<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Orientation Chairman<\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Marlene Pocinich<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Assisteens Auxiliary Coordinator<\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Gayle Berggren<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

ALPHA Auxiliary Chairman<\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Suzanne Benet<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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