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ABOUT US<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Transforming Lives Through Education Since 1966<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Assistance League of Houston is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that removes barriers to education for at-risk, disadvantaged students of all ages,\u00a0giving them hope and inspiration for a brighter tomorrow.<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Celebrating More Than 50 Years of Service<\/span><\/h3>\n
Assistance League of Houston is an all-volunteer organization serving Houston since 1966. Our philanthropic programs have developed over the years into a singular mission to remove the barriers to education for students of all ages.<\/span><\/h5>\n

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National Strength \u2013 Local Focus<\/span><\/h3>\n
Assistance League of Houston began in 1966 as the 31st chapter of National Assistance League\u00ae. Founded in 1919 as Assistance League of Southern California and incorporated as National Assistance League in 1935, there are currently 120 chapters throughout the United States.<\/span><\/h5>\n
Each chapter develops philanthropic programs to meet the needs of their local community. So, while we benefit from the full strength of our national organization, our funds are raised and spent locally to meet the growing needs of our community here in Houston.<\/span><\/h5>\n

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2025-2026<\/span>
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President<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Jennie Hampton<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

Vice President Philanthropic Programs<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Vicki Knowles<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Vice President Resource Development<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Vice President Operations<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Louise Nuttall<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n

Vice President Membership<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Paula Wright<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

Treasurer<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Dolores Chapman<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

Vice President Marketing<\/strong> Communications\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Betty Puryear<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

Secretary<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Julia Case<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

Parliame<\/span>ntarian<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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GET INVOLVED<\/span><\/h1>\n

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VOLUNTEER<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

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BECOME A MEMBER<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

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  • Clothing students in need (Operation School Bell\u00ae<\/sup>)<\/li>\n
  • Funding students to continue their education (Scholarship Program)<\/li>\n
  • Assistance League Reads: Providing literary enrichment to Pre-K children<\/li>\n
  • Providing holiday cheer to Texas Children’s Hospital patients and their families (Celebration of Giving)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    MISSION<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Assistance League of Houston Engages and Empowers Volunteers to Strengthen Our Communities.<\/span><\/h4>\n

    VISION<\/span><\/h2>\n

    To Become a Recognized Leader of Community Volunteerism.<\/span><\/h4>\n

    INCLUSION<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Assistance League of Houston Strives to Create a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Culture that ensures Every Person Belongs, is Respected, and Valued as themselves.<\/span><\/h4>\n

    VALUES<\/span><\/h2>\n

    C<\/span>ommitment <\/i><\/span> L<\/span>eadership <\/i><\/span> E<\/span>thics <\/i><\/span> A<\/span>ccountability <\/i><\/span> R<\/span>espect<\/h4>\n

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    \nAttorney at Law
    \nChamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry<\/em><\/p>\n

    Larry Wright, II<\/strong>
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    \nLime Rock Resources<\/em><\/p>\n

    Linda H. Buchman<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Associate Superintendent Communications and Community Engagement<\/span><\/p>\n

    Spring Branch Independent School District<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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    TRANSFORMING LIVES\u00a0 \u00a0\u25cf\u00a0 \u00a0STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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    – SINCE 1966 –<\/span><\/p>\n

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