{"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":"2026-01-14T13:03:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T21:03:50","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/riverside\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ABOUT US<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n
From 1966 to Now<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n

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It was formed more than 59 years ago by 30 civic-minded women as the 37th chapter of Assistance League.\u00a0 Today the chapter has more than 240 members, men as well as women, who support our philanthropies.<\/p>\n

The chapter also includes Assisteens\u00ae, an auxiliary of 7th through 12th graders focused on developing a sense of community engagement, self-reliance, personal responsibility, public speaking and leadership.<\/p>\n

All of Assistance League\u00ae of Riverside’s programs focus on children and young adults, from elementary school through college, who have been identified by local schools or other entities as being in need.\u00a0 Typically, the chapter’s philanthropies touch more than 8,000 children and young adults every year.<\/p>\n

A primary source of support for the organization comes from its Thrift Shop<\/a><\/strong> which offers great finds at low prices. Generous donations<\/a><\/strong> from the community result in a constantly changing inventory.<\/p>\n

The chapter’s Annual Giving Campaign during the fall and its Spring Event<\/a><\/strong> as well as grants and contributions also support its philanthropies.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Mission, Vision and Core Values” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23003399″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

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

Assistance League\u00ae\u00a0<\/sup>of Riverside is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to providing programs that address unmet needs for children and young adults in our community.<\/p>\n

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

Essential needs are met and the lives of children and young adults in our community are improved.<\/p>\n

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

Commitment<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Compassionate and caring service<\/p>\n

Leadership<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Motivating others to achieve common goals<\/p>\n

Ethics<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Honesty in communications and actions<\/p>\n

Accountability<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Fiscal and social responsibility<\/p>\n

Respect<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 Consideration and appreciation for others[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1740081981114{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 010px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Learn more about National Assistance League\u00ae\u00a0<\/span>
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Chapter Leadership Team 2025-2026<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n
PRESIDENT<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Lynn Athens<\/p>\n

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Vacant<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Paul Rodriguez<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT PROGRAMS<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Cindi Deegan<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT PUBLIC RELATIONS<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Vacant<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

<\/i> <\/span>Sue Nicolaisen<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

<\/i> <\/span>Traci Rodriguez<\/p>\n

TREASURER<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

<\/i> <\/span>Mary Pat Stetkevich<\/p>\n

ASSISTEENS COORDINATOR<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

<\/i> <\/span>Lorraine Hansen<\/p>\n

RECORDING SECRETARY<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

<\/i> <\/span>Candia Franceschi<\/p>\n

C-N BRANCH LIAISON<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

<\/i><\/span> Carol Nichols<\/p>\n

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2025-2026 Advisory Council<\/span>
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Marlene L. Allen Murray, Esq.
\nCraig Blunden
\nJennifer Corr
\nR. Annette DeMont
\nCollette Lee
\nRose Mayes
\nTeresa Parker<\/p>\n

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