{"id":708,"date":"2014-10-29T06:00:37","date_gmt":"2014-10-29T06:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/imicreationlive.com\/gaea\/?page_id=708"},"modified":"2026-04-13T16:11:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T23:11:52","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/orange\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row content_placement=”top” css_animation=”fadeInUpBig”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”TRANSFORMING LIVES \u25cf STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23ff8800″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”appear”][vc_custom_heading text=”SINCE 1941″ font_container=”tag:p|font_size:25|text_align:center|color:%23ff8800″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”appear”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”top”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”10356″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Our Story” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:42|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Who We Are” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=””]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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Community Commitment” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=””]Since its charter in 1941, Assistance League of Orange member volunteers have consistently provided quality service to the Orange area.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Funding and Financials” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_btn title=”Financial Reports” color=”green” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.assistanceleague.org%2Forange%2Fabout%2Ffinancials%2F|title:Annual%20Reports%20%2F%20Financials%20%2F%20Strategic%20Plan||”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_btn title=”Donate” style=”gradient-custom” gradient_custom_color_1=”#ff8800″ gradient_custom_color_2=”#ff8800″ align=”center” css_animation=”appear” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.assistanceleague.org%2Forange%2Fdonation%2F|title:Donate”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_btn title=”Thrift Shop” color=”primary” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.assistanceleague.org%2Forange%2Fthriftshop%2F|title:Thrift%20Shop||”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Volunteers in Action” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/BoLCnem-qvE” align=”center” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Mission” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Assistance League of Orange volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Vision” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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

[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Core Values” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Commitment<\/strong>\u2013 Be loyal, responsible, reliable, and dedicated
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Compassion<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Show kindness, understanding, warmth, caring and patience with others<\/p>\n

Respect<\/strong> \u2013 Be appreciative and considerate of others, while fostering an environment of inclusion, diversity and equity<\/p>\n

Service<\/strong> \u2013 Contribute to the welfare of others by helping through caring, sharing and giving<\/p>\n

Integrity <\/strong>\u2013 Keep your word and commitments, modeling strong ethics and morals[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”National Impact” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iwxdk-SZfng” align=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Leadership” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1594074599447{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”2025-2026″ font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1749584139570{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”10373″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css_animation=”appear” css=”.vc_custom_1749495747410{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Board of Directors” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

PRESIDENT<\/span><\/h6>\n

Claire Kocek<\/strong><\/p>\n

PRESIDENT ELECT<\/span><\/h6>\n

Renee Canuso<\/strong><\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP<\/span><\/h6>\n

Alice Prothero
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS<\/span><\/h6>\n

Melodee Fahy<\/strong><\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT<\/span><\/h6>\n

Cresence Boland
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

TREASURER<\/span><\/h6>\n

Diane Lanois
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

SECRETARY<\/span><\/h6>\n

Carolyn Seeley<\/strong><\/p>\n

CHAPTER LIAISON TO ASSISTEENS<\/span><\/h6>\n

Ginny Abell
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

CHAPTER LIAISON TO ORANGE BLOSSOMS<\/span><\/h6>\n

Nikki Tischbern
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Sandra Kosin
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

STRATEGIC PLANNING\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Jill Housky<\/strong><\/p>\n

DIRECTORS<\/span><\/h6>\n

Robin Lyall, Karen O’Keefe, Bree Sandberg, Cheryl Scudday<\/strong><\/p>\n

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John Abell
\nBuilder\/Developer<\/em><\/p>\n

Zelda Benson
\nRetired Financial Advisor
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Tom Daley
\nPresident, Volt,\u00a0 Retired
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Mike Escobedo
\nPublisher, Plaza Review<\/em><\/p>\n

Brock Wagner
\nDeputy Superintendent, Retired, Tustin Unified School District<\/em><\/p>\n

Dan Slater, Mayor of Orange, Honorable Member<\/p>\n

Tita Smith, Emerita of Advisory Council<\/p>\n

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