Assistance League of Orange is a volunteer-led, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that puts caring and commitment into action for the Orange community. Member volunteers are dedicated to making a long-term impact in the community through direct involvement and innovative philanthropic programs.

Since its charter in 1941, Assistance League of Orange member volunteers have consistently provided quality service to the Orange area. During the 2022-2023 year, over 350 members contributed over 30,000 hours to serve nearly 23,000 children and adults in our community.

The Thrift Shop is our main source of funding. The shop is staffed and managed entirely by our member volunteers. Donations are always welcome and are tax-deductible.

Assistance League of Orange volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.

Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish.

Commitment– Be loyal, responsible, reliable, and dedicated

Compassion – Show kindness, understanding, warmth, caring and patience with others

Respect – Be appreciative and considerate of others, while fostering an environment of inclusion, diversity and equity

Service – Contribute to the welfare of others by helping through caring, sharing and giving

Integrity – Keep your word and commitments, modeling strong ethics and morals

PRESIDENT

Claire Kocek

PRESIDENT ELECT

Renee Canuso

VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP

Alice Prothero

VICE PRESIDENT PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS

Melodee Fahy

VICE PRESIDENT RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Cresence Boland

TREASURER

Diane Lanois

SECRETARY

Carolyn Seeley

CHAPTER LIAISON TO ASSISTEENS

Ginny Abell

CHAPTER LIAISON TO ORANGE BLOSSOMS

Nikki Tischbern

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS 

Sandra Kosin

STRATEGIC PLANNING 

Jill Housky

DIRECTORS

Robin Lyall, Karen O’Keefe, Bree Sandberg, Cheryl Scudday

John Abell
Builder/Developer

Zelda Benson
Retired Financial Advisor

Tom Daley
President, Volt,  Retired

Mike Escobedo
Publisher, Plaza Review

Brock Wagner
Deputy Superintendent, Retired, Tustin Unified School District

Dan Slater, Mayor of Orange, Honorable Member

Tita Smith, Emerita of Advisory Council