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[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1450037536845{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_cta h2=”Celebrating over 80 years of service in Newport-Mesa”]Assistance League of Newport-Mesa began in 1940 in Newport Beach with a small group of women wanting to make a difference in the lives of children.\u00a0 Our four philanthropic programs are completely self-funded through grants, endowments, fundraising events and proceeds from our on-site shops.<\/p>\n

The Newport-Mesa Chapter of dedicated member volunteers gives over 12,000 hours of service each year to operate our programs.\u00a0 Our programs helped 2,500 children in the Costa Mesa and Newport Beach communities in just the last year.<\/p>\n

The philanthropic programs of Assistance League of Newport-Mesa, the Cheri Harris Dental Center, Operation School Bell\u00ae, The Kids on the Block, and Scholarship Program are staffed by member volunteers and funded through proceeds from our Thrift Shop, Treasures on Consignment, fundraising events, grants, endowments and private donations.[\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”Mission, Vision and Values”]<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> MISSION<\/h4>\n

Assistance League of Newport-Mesa member volunteers are transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> VISION<\/h4>\n

Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> CORE VALUES<\/h4>\n

Commitment, Leadership, Ethics, Accountability and Respect[\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”Watch a video to learn more about our organization!” add_icon=”left” i_icon_fontawesome=”far fa-play-circle”]Celebrating over 80 Years in our community, watch a short video to learn more about Assistance League of Newport-Mesa.<\/a>[\/vc_cta][vc_custom_heading text=”Volunteers Enriching Lives for a Better Community” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iwxdk-SZfng”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_cta h2=”Assistance League of Newport-Mesa” h4=”2025-2026 Board of Directors” css=””]<\/p>\n

President<\/h5>\n

Nancy Yeager<\/p>\n

President-Elect<\/h5>\n

OPEN<\/p>\n

Secretary<\/h5>\n

Andrea Olson<\/p>\n

Treasurer<\/h5>\n

Erika Fiore<\/p>\n

Vice President
\nFinance<\/h5>\n

Elizabeth Kim<\/p>\n

Co-Vice Presidents
\nMembership<\/h5>\n

Erin Kim
\nAllison Reams<\/p>\n

Co-Vice Presidents
\nPhilanthropic<\/h5>\n

Perri Pendleton
\nCourtney Richards<\/p>\n

Vice President
\nResource Development<\/h5>\n

OPEN<\/p>\n

VP
\nShops<\/h5>\n

Taylor McConnaughy<\/p>\n

Vice President
\nMarketing<\/h5>\n

OPEN<\/p>\n

Vice President
\nStrategic Planning<\/h5>\n

Andrea Maloney<\/p>\n

Vice President
\nHuman Resources<\/h5>\n

Anne Wong<\/p>\n

Assisteens\u00ae <\/sup>Auxiliary
\nCo-Coordinators<\/h5>\n

Terry Lee
\nBecky Janda[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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