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Extra help is especially needed at this time.
A $75 donation gives a child a backpack, 2 shirts, 2 pants, underwear, a hygiene kit, 2 books and a big SMILE.
Welcome to Assistance League of Greater Wilmington
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 returned to the local Greater Wilmington community.
Since 2008, our Philanthropic Programs have given over $1,000,000 to help those in need.
Thank you for your support!
Philanthropic Programs
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.
Our Statistics
returned to the Greater Wilmington community
served in the Greater Wilmington community in the 2018-2019 year
volunteered by our 150 members in the 2018-2019 year
News & Events
September 24, 2019
In less than 12 years our chapter has donated over $1,000,000 to those in need in our local area; New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties.
September 24, 2019
Assistance League of Greater Wilmington delivered clothes closets to area schools and will fill them with clothes and hygiene kits for students in need all year.
September 24, 2019
Our representatives at National Conference for Assistance League at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, September 2019. Seated left to right: Joanne Cavan, Chris Light, Sue Aber, Kathy Bassett Standing left to right: Betsy Suman, Janet Plzak, Carol Jandrlich
December 5, 2018
Tennessee schoolchildren held a book drive to benefit Hurricane Florence victims. See the whole article in the StarNews. Click on the article or here.
December 4, 2018
Our newest program is to supply children with nutritious snacks. Members pack the bags after our regular meetings.
December 4, 2018
Bingo at Leland House is a fun event. Our volunteers meet monthly to socialize with the residents.
News & Events
September 24, 2019
Assistance League of Greater Wilmington delivered clothes closets to area schools and will fill them with clothes and hygiene kits for students in need all year.
September 24, 2019
In less than 12 years our chapter has donated over $1,000,000 to those in need in our local area; New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties.
September 24, 2019
Our representatives at National Conference for Assistance League at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, September 2019. Seated left to right: Joanne Cavan, Chris Light, Sue Aber, Kathy Bassett Standing left to right: Betsy Suman, Janet Plzak, Carol Jandrlich
December 5, 2018
Tennessee schoolchildren held a book drive to benefit Hurricane Florence victims. See the whole article in the StarNews. Click on the article or here.
January 13, 2018
Chief W. Sullivan, Pender County EMS, Burgaw, Patricia Gopsill, Assistance League of Greater Wilmington. Assistance League of Greater Wilmington has gifted Teddy Bears to the Pender County EMS. They have stated that these bears bring comfort and smiles to the children who receive them in the time of need.
July 27, 2018
WILMINGTON -- The board of advisers of the New Hanover County Community Foundation announces $47,000 in local awards from the community grantmaking fund, the Suzanne and George Taylor Endowment, the Food Bank of Coastal Carolina Fund and the 1898 Memorial Fund, according to Kristi Sullivan, board president. This year the board will grant: $5,000 to Assistance [...]
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