SOME QUICK FACTS

Assistance League of Victor Valley is a nonprofit organization whose member volunteers identify, develop, implement and fund ongoing, community-based philanthropic programs for specific needs of the Victor Valley.  In 1979, with nine members it originated as an Assistance League Guild. In 1982, it attained Full Chapter Status.  It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  Today, in 2022, it has 135 members.

All funds raised in the Victor Valley are invested in the Victor Valley. Assistance League of Victor Valley directs its funds to primarily benefit elementary school children in the area.

 

MISSION STATEMENT

Assistance League of Victor Valley transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.

VISION STATEMENT

Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish.

VALUES STATEMENT

Assistance League of Victor Valley has a rich history of supporting the vision and talents of dedicated volunteers engaged in personal service to our community and embraces the following values:

Accountability – Willingness to accept responsibility

Leadership – Willingness to lead and develop leaders

Commitment – Dedicated to a course of action

Respect – Treating all with courtesy

Ethics – Doing the right thing in a reliable way

Consistency – Marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity: free from variation or contradiction

Integrity – Honest and having strong moral principles

Transparency – Clear, see through or obvious

Community Connections

In the 40 years that Assistance League of Victor Valley has been a chapter, members have made a concerted effort to build Community Connections by working with Victor Valley residents, businesses, organizations, school districts, local government agencies, and by applying for grants from local and national foundations.

Dedicated chapter members donate untold hours of their time, generously give monetary and in-kind donations, but also recognize the importance of nurturing and maintaining our ties with the community. Please take a moment to view our semi-annual newsletter we publish and send to our donors and other community members/organizations.  Inside this issue you will find a list of these generous donors.

2021-2022 Accomplishments

  • Volunteer Hours — 18,700 hours
  • Operation School Bell® — over 36,500 children have been reached since it opened
  • Operation School Bell® — 3,619 children clothed this year, plus 783 for the school food pantry
  • Outreach Program — has helped over 636 students
  • Operation Hug  – 1,080 teddy bears delivered
  • Project R.E.A.D. Classroom Books were awarded to 39 teachers benefiting over 4600 children over the next 3 years
  • Project R.E.A.D. STEM Awards were given to teachers benefiting almost 1000 students over the next 3 years
  • Assisteens® — served over 1200 volunteer hours
  • Assisteens® — prepared and distributed 110 full-size grooming kits
  • ACTION! Week — 1,057 kindergarten students benefited from Dr. Seuss-themed literacy program
  • Assistance League Thrift Shop continues to provide an immeasurable amount of goods to our local customers at sensible prices
  • Other chapter programs continue to successfully serve the Victor Valley community