Welcome to Assistance League of Greater Wilmington

AARP Award

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington was awarded the 2020 AARP NC Coastal Inspiration Award for Intergenerational Education Trailblazer.  The AARP Inspiration Awards recognize people and organizations that have been working hard across the North Carolina Coastal Region to build better lives and communities.  The awardees are selected after a public nomination process and include Individual and Organization awards in nine categories.   The 2020 Inspiration Awards were presented on February 19, 2021, to those organizations and individuals who share AARP’s dedication to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.

This recognition of Assistance League of Greater Wilmington as an Intergenerational Education Trailblazer salutes our work with children, families, educators, college students and seniors.   The beautiful crystal award celebrates our many philanthropic programs providing support from the kindergarten years to the golden years.  In addition to the award, which will be displayed in our Thrift Shop at 420 Eastwood Road, we received a delicious cake to commemorate the occasion.

The Thrift Shop is open.

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Donation information.

Precautions being taken for your and our safety and continued good health:

          • Must wear a mask while in the store

          • Must observe socially distancing

          • Must use hand sanitizer when entering shop

          • Public restrooms are not currently available

          • Dressing room not currently available

          • Number of customers in the shop will be limited to comply with current guidelines

Transforming Lives • Strengthening Community

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that is transforming lives and strengthening community through our philanthropic programs that serve the Greater Wilmington area.  Our local chapter is one of 120 chapters of National Assistance League that started in Los Angeles in the early 1900s.

All funds raised are used to serve the people of New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties.
Since 2008, our Philanthropic Programs have given over $1,200,000 to help those in need.

Thank you for your support!

Still Helping…Always Caring

We are Assistance League

Welcome to the 2020-2021
Assistance League of Greater Wilmington
Board of Directors

Make a Difference

HELP US…

CLOTHE – EDUCATE – FEED – INSPIRE

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Philanthropic Programs

Operation School Bell®

Operation School Bell  is the national philanthropic program. Children in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties receive new clothing, school supplies and books to enhance self-esteem, promote learning, and encourage regular school attendance.

The Kids on the Block™

The Kids on the Block addresses disability awareness and social issues, using 3-foot puppets that interact with children. Volunteers from Assistance League of Greater Wilmington perform at elementary schools and community organizations in three counties, at no charge.

Links to Learning

Links to Learning is a program in which monetary awards are provided to educators to enhance the school curriculum and stimulate creative thinking in a variety of situations within the classroom setting.

Operation Seniors

This program presents a monthly social activity to seniors in low-income retirement facilities. Our chapter also supports the Grandparents Support Network through programs including the distribution of clothing and supplies to the children and hosting a holiday dinner for the grandparents.

Slightly Off Key Stringalongs

Slightly Off Key Stringalongs is a ukulele, rhythm instrument and singing group of members who present music programs at assisted living and long-term care facilities in our community.

Operation SECU Family House

SECU Family House is an overnight facility for out-of-town patients receiving medical care at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. We help to maintain their gardens and provide quarterly and special holiday meals.

Operation Scholar Support

We provide scholarships to students at Cape Fear Community College and Brunswick Community College.

Operation Teddy Bear

We provide teddy bears to children receiving treatment at New Hanover Regional Medical Center and other facilities.

Learn More About Our Philanthropic Programs

Our 2019-2020 Statistics

69%

Return to Community

GIVING

40,000+

People Served This Year

CARING

24,580+

Volunteer Hours

SERVICE

In 2020, Assistance League marks 85 years of serving those in need in 120 communities across the country.   Operation School Bell® is the signature philanthropic program, serving local communities by providing clothing and supplies as well as helping meet the health, hunger and literacy needs of those served. Our culture is one of inclusion for all as we work hard to effectively serve our community’s needs. Chapters individually identify and engage with community partners to advance our commitment to transform lives and strengthen community. Assistance League strives to provide an equitable, safe and supportive presence in our communities.

Serving New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties since 2008