Assistance League® of Greater Placer is one of more than 120 chapters of Assistance League, a national nonprofit organization that puts caring and commitment into action. In the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, our chapter had 225 dedicated members who volunteered 44,545 service hours and touched the lives of more than 5,541 people in Placer County through our philanthropic programs.
Providing over 35 years of service in
Placer County!
Mission, Vision and Values
MISSION
Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.
VISION
Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish.
CORE VALUES
Assistance League of Greater Placer, with a rich history of supporting the vision and talents of volunteers engaged in personal service to their communities, embraces the following values
Commitment – Leadership – Ethics – Accountability – Respect
Our Fiscal Year - Ending May, 2024
In the Fiscal Year ending May 31, 2024, our accomplishments include:
- Provided more than 1,550 children with new clothing and donated additional clothing to local school clothes closets
- Provided 336 school children with backpacks and school supplies
- Awarded over $44,000 in scholarships to 24 alternative high school graduates
- Brightened the days of 55 senior care residents with friendship, cards, and fresh fruit
- Provided 48 people with clothing and/or work boots to re-enter the work force
- Helped 155 individuals/families meet unforeseen emergency needs
- Provided 600 students with new pairs of shoes
- Distributed over 250 coats to local citizens in need of warm clothing
- Assisted more than 450 unhoused/displaced Placer County citizens with backpacks meals, coats, and clothing items
- Provided emergency clothing and kits to assault and human trafficking survivors
- Distributed over 375 bags of unsold goods and clothing to area partners
- Conducted puppet shows for more than 1,136 children to educate them about bullying, school safety, cultural and learning differences
- Provided literacy enrichment activities and books to 750 children in grades 1, 2, and 3
- Voted both “Best of the Best Nonprofit” and “Best of the Best Thrift Shop Finalist” in the 2023 Auburn Journal survey
- Received recognition for “Best Nonprofit in Auburn” by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce.
Fundraising
The Assistance League Thrift Shop is managed and staffed by member volunteers and is stocked with gently used donations of clothing and other merchandise. Proceeds from our Thrift Shop, in addition to our Annual Appeal, Bingo Fundraiser, grants, donations, sponsorships, and online sales support our philanthropic programs in Placer County. Tax-deductible donations are appreciated
Community Newsletter
Community Matters 2022-2023
Our Chapter 5-Year Strategic Plan:
2021-26 Strategic Plan
Presentations:
Assistance League of Greater Placer members are available to provide fashion shows for women’s groups or organizations and provide presentations explaining how our various programs create a better community. Contact VPMarketingComm@ALGreaterPlacer.org or call (530) 885-4397 for information.
Assistance League Impact Nationwide
Assistance League of Greater Placer 2025-2026 Board of Directors
President
Jan Krug
President Elect
Paulette Benedict
Vice President Chapter Services
Janine Boyer
Vice President Membership
Terren Powell
Vice President Philanthropic Programs
Joanne Kutzman
Vice President Resource Development
Carol Eder
Vice President Marketing Communications
Janice Carey
Treasurer
Jamie Hershmann
Chapter Secretary
Kathy Barale
Parliamentarians
Janet Wheatley & Kathleen Geary