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 with two auxiliaries: Heartland Auxiliary and Assisteens®.
Mission, Vision and Values
MISSION
Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.
VISION
Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish.
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 of organizational performance.
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.
Annual Report and Financials
Assistance League of Kansas City in Action
Testimonial of J. Pham (Operation School Bell recipient)
Assistance League of Kansas City 2022-2023 Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Linda Craigie
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Karen Mollohan
1st VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP
Laurie Davenport
2nd VICE PRESIDENT PHILANTHROPIC
Nancy Dumoff
3rd VICE PRESIDENT RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Terry Besser
SECRETARY
Linda Jenkins
TREASURER
Debi Renfro
ASSISTEENS® COORDINATOR
Janet Geary
AUXILIARY REP TO CHAPTER
Becky Clark
FINANCE CHAIR
Ann Barnes
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
Becky Rasdall
OPERATION SCHOOL BELL® CHAIR
Sanya Brown
STRATEGIC PLANNING CHAIR
Kathleen O’Connor
THE ReSALE SHOP CHAIR
Suzanne Locke
Assistance League of Kansas City 2022-2023 Advisory Council
Gary Barnes
Husch Blackwell LLP, Partner
Dr. Tyjaun A. Lee
Metropolitan Community College Kansas City (MCCKC), President
Ryan Powell
Vision Source, Owner
Tammy Sue Henderson
Executive Director of Community Relations/Governmental Affairs NKC Schools
Sam R. Carnes, Carnes CPA LLC,
Owner and Manager Tax and Accounting
Rick Simon
President and CEO, IDH Solutions
Kevin Trimble
Realtor
Emily Holwick
KMBC 9 News, News Anchor
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.