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 transforms the lives of children and adults through philanthropic programs in the Las Vegas 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 400+ 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 six years in a row, from 2017 to 2022, 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

Tay Fried

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

Six years in a row!
2017-2022 Gold Winner Best Thrift Shop

2022 Gold Winner: Best Place to Volunteer