Founded in 1983 and chartered in 1986, Assistance League of Kansas City, a chapter of National Assistance League, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a long history of philanthropic service to the greater Kansas City community. The organization raises its own funds and has no paid staff; all programs and resource development activities are staffed and operated by over 300 member volunteers.

Mission, Vision, and Values

 

MISSION

Assistance League of Kansas City is dedicated to alleviating the consequences of poverty or crisis for children and
adults in the greater Kansas City community.

VISION

Everyone deserves to have essential needs met to succeed.

 

CORE VALUES

  Commitment – Members provide compassionate, caring service.

  Leadership – Members act professionally, ethically and are sensitive to individual needs.

  Ethics – Members practice integrity and authenticity in communication and action.

  Accountability – Members practice prudent fiscal and physical management, transparency, program assessment, and evaluation.

  Respect – Members believe in the intrinsic value of those we serve and of those with whom we serve.

  Progress – Members embrace a culture of continuous improvement.

Assistance League of Kansas City
2023-2024 Advisory Council

The Advisory Council of Assistance League of Kansas City comprises ten community leaders who serve our
organization in an advisory capacity.  Members are elected
by the Board of Directors and serve a rotating three-year term.

Gary Barnes
Husch Blackwell LLP, Partner

Sam R. Carnes, Carnes CPA LLC,
Owner and Manager Tax and Accounting

Tammy Sue Henderson
Executive Director of Community
Relations/Governmental Affairs NKC Schools

Emily Holwick
KMBC 9 News, News Anchor

Dr. Tyjaun A. Lee
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City (MCCKC), President

Ryan Powell
Vision Source, Owner

Rick Simon
President and CEO, IDH Solutions

Kevin Trimble
Realtor

 

Assistance League of Kansas City
2023-2024 Board of Directors

PRESIDENT

  Karen Mollohan

SECRETARY

  Linda Jenkins

TREASURER

  Sherrie Blair

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

  Cheryl Rittman

DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS

  Sanya Brown

DIRECTOR OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

  Kat Stone

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING

  Kathleen O’Connor

DIRECTOR AT LARGE

  Becky Rasdall

DIRECTOR AT LARGE

  Peggy Burns