Mission, Vision and Values

MISSION

Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programsClick here to see our Strategic Plan.

VISION

Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish.

CORE VALUES

Commitment – Dedicated to a course of action

Leadership – Willingness to lead and develop leaders

Ethics – Doing the right thing in a reliable way

Accountability – Willingness to accept responsibility

Respect – Treating all with courtesy

Assistance League of Las Vegas is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that implements programs and services that enrich the lives of children and adults in need in our community. Member volunteers are dedicated to ongoing support and a long-term presence in the community through hands-on involvement and innovative philanthropic programs. Assistance League of Las Vegas is part of a national organization.

Attempting to meet previously underserved needs, Assistance League of Las Vegas supports many philanthropic programs that provide services to every age range in the community.

Since its founding in 1976, Assistance League of Las Vegas member volunteers have consistently provided quality service to the Las Vegas area. Our members contribute over 50,000 hours annually to serve at-risk children and families in our community. Click here to read more about our history.

Our Thrift Shop has been named Best of Las Vegas for seven years in a row, from 2017 to 2023, and is staffed and managed entirely by our member volunteers. Donations are always welcome and are tax deductible.

Assistance League of Las Vegas has two auxiliaries: Desert Sage and Assisteens®. Desert Sage membership provides an evening volunteer opportunity for those who do not have the daytime hours to volunteer. Assisteens’ membership is made up of junior/senior high school students in grades seven through twelve.

Assistance League of Las Vegas in Action

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Assistance League of Las Vegas 2023-24 Board of Directors

PRESIDENT
Gina Geldbach-Hall
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Sylvie Courtemarsh
VICE PRESIDENT ADMINISTRATION
Tina Shinn
VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP
Sandy Mullally
VICE PRESIDENT PHILANTHROPIC
Deon Poort
VICE PRESIDENT RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Ann Zappa
RECORDING SECRETARY
Sue Trock
TREASURER
Tammy Vaaler
FINANCE
Amy Tabor
MARKETING
Kathryn Cummings
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Christine Santiago
ASSISTEENS® REPRESENTATIVE
Erin Bendavid
DESERT SAGE REPRESENTATIVE
Betsy Angelcor
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Diana Anderson

Assistance League of Las Vegas 2023-24 Community Advisors

Cara Clarke
Kathy England
Jill Fertitta
Kirsten Joyce
Judi Moreo
Joseph Wattoo
Lisa Windom

2022 Gold Winner: Best Non-Profit

Seven years in a row!
2017-2023 Gold Winner Best Thrift Shop

2022 Gold Winner: Best Place to Volunteer