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[vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1450037536845{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Chapter’s History” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6071″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”3586″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

We are the 119th link in the chain of nationwide chapters belonging to Assistance League.<\/h4>\n

Read about our History…
\nGreater Wilmington From Victorian Parlor…HerStory<\/a>
\nGreaterWilmington2015 Assistance League HerStory<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ accent_color=”#2c49a0″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6031″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Anne Banning Our Founder<\/h4>\n

Assistance League\u00a0<\/b>was established in 1919 by the philanthropic efforts of\u00a0Anne Banning <\/b>and Ada Edwards Laughlin to form Assistance League\u00a0<\/b>of Southern California.\u00a0Anne Banning<\/b>, was a leading philanthropist of her time, with a mission to aid families in distress as a result of World War I.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The History of Assistance League makes us very proud<\/h4>\n

National
\n<\/strong>Assistance League is a national all-volunteer nonprofit, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization, with 120 chapters nationwide, that is transforming lives and strengthening community through local\u00a0philanthropic programs. It is qualified with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization.<\/p>\n

Assistance League was established in Los Angeles in the early 1900s. It was the first organization of its kind to recognize the potential of volunteers in helping those less fortunate achieve a better, more meaningful life.<\/p>\n

Last year Assistance League chapters touched the lives of more than 1.5 million children, seniors, families and others in need. More than 23,000 members nationwide returned $38.8 million to local communities across the country and invested more than 3.2\u00a0million service hours.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ css=”.vc_custom_1619982565198{margin-top: -18px !important;}” accent_color=”#2c49a0″][vc_column_text]Wilmington, NC<\/strong>
\nIn March of 2007 a small group of talented women met to learn about Assistance League. From this initial group, a steering committee was formed. Meetings were held each month; more women joined; bylaws were passed; a nominating committee was formed and our first officers were elected. Eighteen women became charter members and signed a resolution to organize Assistance League of Greater Wilmington. Nine additional women became voting members.<\/p>\n

After more than three years of growing, expanding and serving the community, we became the 119th chapter of Assistance League on January 12, 2012. We’ve since grown to over 150 members serving three counties.<\/p>\n

We have no paid employees.<\/p>\n

Our chapter has donated over $2,200,000 to the local community.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ accent_color=”#2c49a0″][vc_custom_heading text=”Annual Report and Financials” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT INFORMATION<\/h4>\n

Our Current Fact Sheet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2018-2019 Annual Report<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2019-2020 Annual Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

2020-2021 Annual Report<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2021-2022 Annual Report<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2022-2023 Annual Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

FINANCIALS<\/h4>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2017-2018 IRS Form 990<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2018 Financial Statement<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2018-2019 IRS Form 990<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2019 Financial Statement<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2020FY IRS Form 990<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2020FY Financial Statement<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2021FY IRS Form 990<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2021FY Financial Statement<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2022FY IRS Form 990<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2022FY Financial Statement<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2023FY IRS Form 990<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2023FY Financial Statement<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”National Assistance League Volunteers in Action” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iwxdk-SZfng”][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ accent_color=”#2c49a0″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Assistance League of
\nGreater Wilmington
\n2023-2024 Board of Directors<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ accent_color=”#2c49a0″][vc_column_text]Pictures of our board may be found on the “OUR BOARD” page. Click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

PRESIDENT<\/h6>\n

Marsha Olender<\/p>\n

VP COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS<\/h6>\n

Kathy Bassett<\/p>\n

VP MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS<\/h6>\n

Ann George<\/p>\n

VP MEMBERSHIP<\/h6>\n

Susan Milholland<\/p>\n

VP RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT<\/h6>\n

Norma King<\/p>\n

VP SCHOOL PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS<\/h6>\n

Marilyn Nygren<\/p>\n

VP TECHNOLOGY<\/h6>\n

Joanne Cavan<\/p>\n

RECORDING SECRETARY<\/h6>\n

Susan Bostrom<\/p>\n

TREASURER<\/h6>\n

Cathie Owen<\/p>\n

PARLIAMENTARIAN **<\/h6>\n

Suzie Beckett<\/p>\n

** Non-Voting[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ accent_color=”#2c49a0″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1619982267478{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #4e86bf !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

MISSION<\/span><\/h4>\n

Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1619983312329{margin-top: -20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #4e86bf !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

VISION<\/span><\/h4>\n

Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1684596862311{margin-top: -20px !important;border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-color: #1e73be !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #1e73be !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #1e73be !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #1e73be !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

STRATEGIC PLAN<\/h4>\n

2019-2020 Strategic Plan<\/a><\/p>\n

2022-2026 Strategic Plan<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1450037536845{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Chapter’s History” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6071″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”3586″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

We are one of 95 nationwide chapters belonging to Assistance League.<\/h4>\n

Read about our History…
\nGreater Wilmington From Victorian Parlor…HerStory<\/a>
\nGreaterWilmington2015 Assistance League HerStory<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ accent_color=”#2c49a0″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6031″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Anne Banning Our Founder<\/h4>\n

Assistance League\u00a0<\/b>was established in 1919 by the philanthropic efforts of\u00a0Anne Banning <\/b>and Ada Edwards Laughlin to form Assistance League\u00a0<\/b>of Southern California.\u00a0Anne Banning<\/b>, was a leading philanthropist of her time, with a mission to aid families in distress as a result of World War I.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

The History of Assistance League makes us very proud<\/h4>\n

National
\n<\/strong>Assistance League is a national all-volunteer nonprofit, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization, with 95 chapters nationwide, that is transforming lives and strengthening community through local philanthropic programs. It is qualified with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization.<\/p>\n

Assistance League was established in Los Angeles in the early 1900s. It was the first organization of its kind to recognize the potential of volunteers in helping those less fortunate achieve a better, more meaningful life.<\/p>\n

Last year Assistance League chapters touched the lives of more than 1.5 million children, seniors, families and others in need. More than 23,000 members nationwide returned $38.8 million to local communities across the country and invested more than 3.2 million service hours.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ css=”.vc_custom_1619982565198{margin-top: -18px !important;}” accent_color=”#2c49a0″][vc_column_text css=””]Wilmington, NC<\/strong>
\nIn March of 2007 a small group of talented women met to learn about Assistance League. From this initial group, a steering committee was formed. Meetings were held each month; more women joined; bylaws were passed; a nominating committee was formed, and our first officers were elected. Eighteen women became charter members and signed a resolution to organize Assistance League of Greater Wilmington. Nine additional women became voting members.<\/p>\n

After more than three years of growing, expanding and serving the community, we became one of 95 chapters of Assistance League on January 12, 2012. We’ve since grown to over 150 members serving three counties.<\/p>\n

We have no paid employees.<\/p>\n

Our chapter has donated over $2,856,000 to the local community. <\/strong><\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ accent_color=”#2c49a0″][vc_custom_heading text=”Annual Report and Financials” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT INFORMATION<\/h4>\n

Our Current Fact Sheet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2024-2025 Annual Report<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2023-2024 Annual Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

2022-2023 Annual Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

2021-2022 Annual Report<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2020-2021 Annual Report<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2019-2020 Annual Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

2018-2019 Annual Report<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

FINANCIALS<\/h4>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2017-2018 IRS Form 990<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2018 Financial Statement<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2018-2019 IRS Form 990<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2019 Financial Statement<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2020FY IRS Form 990<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2020FY Financial Statement<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2021FY IRS Form 990<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2021FY Financial Statement<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2022FY IRS Form 990<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2022FY Financial Statement<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2023FY IRS Form 990<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2023FY Financial Statement<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2024FY IRS Form 990<\/a><\/p>\n

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington 2024FY Financial Statement<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”National Assistance League Volunteers in Action” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iwxdk-SZfng”][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ accent_color=”#2c49a0″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Assistance League of
\nGreater Wilmington
\n2025-2026 Board of Directors<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ accent_color=”#2c49a0″][vc_column_text css=””]Pictures of our board may be found on the “OUR BOARD” page. Click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

PRESIDENT<\/h6>\n

Nancy Fiedler<\/p>\n

VP COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS<\/h6>\n

Josselyn Gregory<\/p>\n

VP MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS<\/h6>\n

Susan Milholland<\/p>\n

VP MEMBERSHIP<\/h6>\n

Sherry Ferdinand<\/p>\n

VP RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT<\/h6>\n

Kristi Baker<\/p>\n

VP SCHOOL PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS<\/h6>\n

Lin Dinkelacker<\/p>\n

VP TECHNOLOGY<\/h6>\n

Joanne Cavan<\/p>\n

RECORDING SECRETARY<\/h6>\n

Kathy Bassett<\/p>\n

TREASURER<\/h6>\n

Ann George<\/p>\n

PARLIAMENTARIAN **<\/h6>\n

Marilyn Nygren<\/p>\n

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MISSION<\/span><\/h4>\n

Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1619983312329{margin-top: -20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #4e86bf !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

VISION<\/span><\/h4>\n

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STRATEGIC PLAN<\/h4>\n

2019-2020 Strategic Plan<\/a><\/p>\n

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[vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1450037536845{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Chapter’s History” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”6071″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”3586″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline” border_color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] We are the 119th link in the chain of nationwide chapters belonging to Assistance League. Read about our History… Greater Wilmington From Victorian Parlor…HerStory GreaterWilmington2015 Assistance League HerStory[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”4″ accent_color=”#2c49a0″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-708","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/greater-wilmington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/708","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/greater-wilmington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/greater-wilmington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/greater-wilmington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/greater-wilmington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=708"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/greater-wilmington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/708\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8670,"href":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/greater-wilmington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/708\/revisions\/8670"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/greater-wilmington\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}