{"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":"2024-02-06T21:16:42","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T04:16:42","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/glendale\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1450037536845{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”3563″ img_size=”700×700″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”sky”][vc_custom_heading text=”Celebrating Over 75 Years of
\nService in Glendale California!” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Assistance League Glendale is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that puts caring and commitment into action via philanthropic programs throughout the city of Glendale. Assistance League Glendale is made up of volunteers from all walks of life working together to support children and adults while creating a long-term presence in the community through hands-on involvement and innovative philanthropic programs.<\/p>\n

A jewel in Glendale’s crown of charities, the chapter has been serving the community for over 75 years. The chapter was\u00a0organized in 1937 by a small group of philanthropic-minded Glendale women. In the spring of 1943, Assistance League Glendale was chartered and incorporated as a chapter of National Assistance League. Today there are 120 Assistance League chapters in 26 states with over 22,000 members. In 2019-2020, Assistance League chapters served over 1.37 million people.<\/p>\n

Assistance League Glendale supports seven community-based\u00a0philanthropic programs<\/a>\u00a0benefiting everyone from school-aged students through Operation School Bell\u00ae\u00a0<\/sup>to seniors that attend our Senior Neighborhood Fellowship, a monthly luncheon where we serve a low-cost lunch with entertainment.\u00a0<\/span>In 2019-2020, our dedicated members volunteered over 16,818\u00a0<\/i>hours<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span> We encourage you to learn more about our chapter and the many ways you can become involved and make a difference.<\/p>\n

Our thrift shop, Thrift Alley,<\/a>\u00a0is our main source of funding. The shop is staffed and managed by our member volunteers and community workers. Thrift Alley is open Wednesday-Saturday and welcomes your tax-deductible donations.<\/p>\n

Assistance League Glendale did not rest on its laurels in the past, nor does it intend to rest on them today. As the population of Glendale is growing, so are the needs of its population. Today\u2019s membership is motivated and is planning for the future. It is striving to keep pace with the increasing needs of the community with creative and energetic philanthropic programs that address those people on society\u2019s margins with an openness and acceptance that promotes emotional as well as physical well being.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Mission and Values” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” 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

CORE VALUES<\/h4>\n

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

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

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

Commitment<\/strong> \u2013 Dedicated to a course of action<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Chapter Report and Financials” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

ANNUAL REPORT<\/h4>\n

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FINANCIALS<\/h4>\n

2022 Glendale IRS 990<\/a><\/p>\n

Glendale Review Report 2023 Financials<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Thrift Alley” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Thrift Alley is the primary source of funds to operate philanthropic programs for Assistance League Glendale. Donations of gently used items such as household items, clothing, books, magazines and toys are kindly accepted during operating hours. The address of the shop is 314-A East Harvard Street, Glendale CA 91205. They can be reached Wednesday- Saturday 10 am-2 pm at (818) 246-2294. Come shop with us![\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Transforming Lives – Strengthening Community” 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 Glendale Board of Directors 2023-2024″ font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1707279366888{border-radius: 1px !important;}”][vc_separator][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

President<\/h5>\n

Rayma Halloran<\/p>\n

Vice President Education<\/h5>\n

Leslie Gordon<\/p>\n

Vice President Finance<\/h5>\n

Vivian Lousararian<\/p>\n

Vice President Membership<\/h5>\n

Kathy Blyth<\/p>\n

Vice President Philanthropic Programs<\/h5>\n

Pat Di Gennaro<\/p>\n

Vice President Resource Development<\/h5>\n

Marilyn Greborunis<\/p>\n

Vice President Strategic Planning<\/h5>\n

Karen Saunders<\/p>\n

Vice President Technology<\/h5>\n

Lesha Zakari<\/p>\n

Parliamentarian<\/h5>\n

Judy Rogers<\/p>\n

Treasurer<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Judy Rogers<\/p>\n

Secretary<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Chris Chisholm<\/p>\n

Auxiliaries:<\/h4>\n

Assisteens Liaison<\/h5>\n

Betsy Savant<\/p>\n

Las Caritas Chairman<\/h5>\n

Anne Phelps[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_single_image image=”4067″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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