President’s Message
April 2026
Hello Fellow Volunteers,
April is our month to celebrate our volunteers in Assistance League and beyond. Can you imagine a world without volunteers? Who would help families make up the shortfall between their budgets and the food they need to feed their families? Without volunteers donating and distributing food, there would be many more hungry people. Without volunteers in schools, who would assist children who need more individualized reading and math instruction and maybe just a little TLC? Without volunteers, who would donate and deliver the clothing and shoes to help make up the gap between family budgets and children’s growing needs? Without the shoes and clothing from volunteers, some children would not even attend school regularly. When I visualize a world without volunteers, I see emptiness and unbroken darkness.
When I think of Assistance League and other organizations and individuals who give of their time, talent, and treasure, I see light flooding a space that we all occupy whether we are with those in need or those who help us. Certainly, someday, if not in the past or present, we will all need volunteers who give of themselves to better our lives. Volunteers make life better for everyone!
Don’t miss our April, May and June Chapter meetings. At the April 23 Chapter meeting, we elect our new Board of Directors. Please come be a part of these elections celebrating those volunteers among us who will give much of their time and talent to make our organization a success. During the May 28 Chapter meeting, we will install the newly elected Board. These officers will begin their terms on July 1. We also will have a Job Fair. At the Job Fair, you can learn about our 15 programs and volunteer for those that you find interesting. The June 25 Chapter meeting is a huge celebration of our scholarship and teacher grant winners. Scholarship recipients and their families are invited to attend the chapter meeting. Teacher Grant winners also are invited to attend. I look forward to sharing these meetings with you and celebrating our amazing group of volunteers!
With much pride and gratitude for all you do,
Nancy Schaefer
Your proud President,
Nancy Schaefer
Your ALNC President
