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Transforming Lives\u00a0\u2022 Strengthening Community<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Assistance League\u00a0of Southeastern Michigan<\/b>, founded in 1993 and serving Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), hands-on, all-volunteer organization.<\/p>\n

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

Funding sources supporting our Philanthropic Programs include the all-volunteer staffed Assistance League ReSale Connection shop, fundraisers, grantors and contributors. Funds raised remain in Michigan, helping thousands of people in need year round.<\/p>\n

For more than 30 years, Assistance League has adapted and enhanced its community programs to meet the growing needs in local communities.<\/p>\n

Our dedicated more than 275 members and hundreds of community volunteers provide over 55,000 volunteer hours a year. The Southeastern Michigan chapter is one of 95 chapters (more than 22,000 members nationwide) of National Assistance League\u00ae<\/sup>, founded in the 1890s in California.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit our\u00a0ReSale Connection shop,\u00a0204 S. Main St., Rochester, Michigan 48307. <\/a>Or call\u00a0(248) 656-0414<\/strong>. Tax ID#: EIN 38-3181336<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Mission, Vision and Values” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

MISSION<\/h4>\n

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

VISION<\/h4>\n

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

CORE VALUES<\/h4>\n

Commitment<\/strong> \u2013 Dedicated to a course of action.<\/p>\n

Leadership<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Willingness to\u00a0lead and develop leaders.<\/p>\n

Ethics<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Doing the right thing in a reliable way.<\/p>\n

Accountability<\/strong> \u2013 Willingness to accept responsibility.<\/p>\n

Respect<\/strong> \u2013 Treating all with courtesy.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

GOALS<\/h4>\n

Focus services on needs of our community.<\/p>\n

Inform the community of the current services we provide.<\/p>\n

Maintain an active and diverse volunteer base.<\/p>\n

Seek a variety of resources to assure financial stability.<\/p>\n

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Grants Awarded FY 2024-25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tau Beta Association $55,000<\/p>\n

David W. Elliott Memorial Foundation $20,000<\/p>\n

Young Women’s Home Association\u00a0\u00a0 $7,500<\/p>\n

Women’s Fund\u00a0of Rochester\u00a0 $2500<\/p>\n

Consumers Energy $1,000<\/p>\n

The Village Club Foundation\u00a0 $13,400<\/p>\n

ARPA Nonprofit Assistance Program $10,000<\/p>\n

Eagles for Children $10,035<\/p>\n

JC Penney\u00a0 \u00a0$6,161<\/p>\n

Community Foundation of Greater Rochester $2,500<\/p>\n

Total\u00a0 $128,096[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Grants Awarded FY 2023-24<\/strong><\/p>\n

David W. Elliott Memorial Foundation $20,000<\/p>\n

Young Women’s Home Association\u00a0\u00a0 $10,000<\/p>\n

Eagles for Children\/Wyndgate Country Club\u00a0 $5,000<\/p>\n

Eagles for Children\/Great Oaks\u00a0 $3,614<\/p>\n

The Village Club Foundation\u00a0 $7,500<\/p>\n

Community Fundation of Greater Rochester\/Women’s Fund of Rochester $2,500<\/p>\n

Orchard Lake Community Church Presbyterian\u00a0 $1,000<\/p>\n

Consumers Energy Foundation\u00a0 $500<\/p>\n

Total\u00a0 \u00a0$50,114[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Grants Awarded FY 2022-23<\/strong><\/p>\n

David W. Elliott Memorial Foundation $30,000<\/p>\n

Meijer Corporation $10,000<\/p>\n

Young Women’s Home Association\u00a0\u00a0 $8,000<\/p>\n

Eagles for Children\/Wyndgate Country Club\u00a0 $5,000<\/p>\n

The Village Club Foundation\u00a0 $5,000<\/p>\n

Community Foundation of Greater Rochester\/Women’s Fund of Rochester $2,500<\/p>\n

JCPenney\u00a0 $2,444<\/p>\n

Consumers Energy Foundation\u00a0 $500<\/p>\n

Total\u00a0 \u00a0$63,444[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan 2025-2026 Board of Directors” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

PRESIDENT<\/h6>\n

Nancy DeVore<\/p>\n

PRESIDENT-ELECT<\/h6>\n

Mary Ebert<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS<\/h6>\n

Linda Jenkins<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT<\/h6>\n

Julie Sayers<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP<\/h6>\n

Maureen Schlosser<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS<\/h6>\n

Renee St. Dennis-Gruener<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT STRATEGIC PLANNING<\/h6>\n

Margaret Sych<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT FUND DEVELOPMENT<\/h6>\n

Karen Graham<\/p>\n

RECORDING SECRETARY<\/h6>\n

Sue Murasky<\/p>\n

TREASURER<\/h6>\n

Mary Kay Lachance<\/p>\n

APPOINTED BOARD POSITIONS:<\/h6>\n
PARLIAMENTARIAN<\/h6>\n

Karen Koltvedt<\/p>\n

BYLAWS CHAIRMAN<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Cindy Cirar[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan 2025-2026 Advisory Council” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=””]Karen Boyk, Chairman<\/em>
\nPast President – Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan<\/em><\/p>\n

JoAnn Marino
\nFinancial Advisor, UBS Financial Services<\/em><\/p>\n

Melinda Conway Callahan
\nPhilanthropic Consultant<\/em><\/p>\n

Tami Salisbury
\nTLS Consulting & Fundraising<\/em><\/p>\n

Sue Upton
\nDillman & Upton<\/em><\/p>\n

Kathy White
\nMIH Management, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n

Ann Peterson
\nRealtor<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Ada Edwards Laughlin Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
2009<\/td>\nKit Sroka<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2010<\/td>\nBirdie Kutcher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2011<\/td>\nSandi Andree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2012<\/td>\nLois Shaffer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2013<\/td>\nPat Lesich<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014<\/td>\nAmy Headbloom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2015<\/td>\nMerle Turner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2016<\/td>\nSusan O\u2019Neill<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2017<\/td>\nJana Yezak<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2018<\/td>\nKaren Koltvedt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2019<\/td>\nLinda Chayka<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2021\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Carolyn Schenden<\/p>\n

2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Joanne Brown\/Colette Stager<\/p>\n

2023\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Susan Burback<\/p>\n

2024\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Linda Cote<\/p>\n

2025\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Julie Sayers<\/p>\n

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Cindy Cirar Founder\u2019s Award<\/h2>\n
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  • 2012 Karen Rutherford<\/li>\n
  • 2013 Betty Zych<\/li>\n
  • 2014 Lorna Salmon<\/li>\n
  • 2015 Kathy Koler<\/li>\n
  • 2016 Diane Ebinger<\/li>\n
  • 2017 Pat Quitter<\/li>\n
  • 2018 Arlene Stec<\/li>\n
  • 2019 Valerie Westley<\/li>\n
  • 2020 Vincetta Nicosia<\/li>\n
  • 2021 Judy McWhirter<\/li>\n
  • 2022 Janet Bailey<\/li>\n
  • 2023 Sani Dwyer<\/li>\n
  • 2024 Sue Dobbelstein<\/li>\n
  • 2025 Carole Berry and Ann Drake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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