Assistance League of Orange announces the return of Boutique Noël October 17-20!  We invite you to put new meaning into your holiday shopping.  When you Shop with Purpose at Boutique Noël, a portion of each sale helps fund our philanthropic programs that benefit children and families in need in our community.  For four days, our […]

“There’s No Place Like Home” was the theme for the installation of the 2018-19 Assistance League of Orange officers. Left to right: Leslie Sorrells, Treasurer; Melodee Fahy, 2nd VP Philanthropic Programs; Barbara Swartz, Chapter Center Chair; Angela Fasbender, 3rd  VP Resource Development; Carolyn Seeley, President; Cheryl Scudday, President-Elect; Karen Godwin, Liaison to Orange Blossoms Auxiliary; Sue […]

. . . is a Win-Win for All! Assistance League of Orange is thrilled to announce our sponsorship of a job rehabilitation program in association with Integrated Resources Institute. By mastering tasks behind the scenes and in our Thrift Shop, developmentally challenged adults may gain retail experience and skills they can use as a means […]

Assistance League of Orange honored past President Mary Beth Martin (2016-2017) at the 2018 Spirit of Volunteerism Awards on April 26 at the Disneyland Hotel. This was the 40th Anniversary of the Awards, which are presented by OneOC. Energy, passion, and compassion are just a few of the traits and strengths that Mary Beth has […]

Assistance League of Orange has received a $10,000 grant from the Bolton Foundation — the philanthropic arm of Pasadena-based insurance broker Bolton & Company. The award will support the Chapter’s Handle with Care program, which provides fully stocked diaper bags to families in need with preterm babies being discharged from the UCI Neonatal ICU. League […]

Come Fly with Me is the theme of the annual Embrace Orange fundraiser set for Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach’s only waterfront resort. Starting at 4:00 p.m., guests will enjoy appetizers during the silent auction cocktail hour, musical entertainment celebrating the Fantastic Fifties, a three-course dinner, dancing and a […]

Assistance League of Orange will present local businesswoman and philanthropist Margaret Ann Brennan Greinke with the Community Circle Award on March 11, 2018 at its Embrace Orange Gala in Newport Beach. The award recognizes an individual who exemplifies the core values of Assistance League of Orange. Chapter President Laura Farr remarked, “Margaret is a most […]

Members and friends of Assistance League of Orange gathered on October 6 for the 14th annual Chipping In for Children poker tournament, raising over $4000 to benefit the Assistance League’s Dental Health Center.  The facility provides over 900 appointments per year, and recently added longer hours on Wednesdays to accommodate new and returning patients. Local […]

A new leadership team at Assistance League of Orange has begun the philanthropic year on a theme of “Fly Far on Wings of Change.” President Laura Farr feels that, “Change is essential to growth and relevancy for any organization and we must constantly evaluate and make changes as necessary to promote new membership, ideas, and […]

It’s the Silver Anniversary of Boutique Noël!  To celebrate its 25th year raising awareness and support for Assistance League of Orange, this year’s show will feature special theme days and door prizes.  Approximately two dozen craft vendors from the local area will offer unique merchandise for sale as our Chapter House is transformed into a […]