About Us
From the President
Welcome to the Assistance League of Montgomery County’s website. Our chapter is one of 120 chapters of Assistance League throughout the nation who put “Caring and Commitment into Action.”
Our all volunteer chapter of over 200 dedicated members fulfills our mission through our ten philanthropic programs. New school clothing for children in need increases their self esteem. Fans and blankets for seniors give them comfort. Therapy items, handmade dolls and kits of toiletries and clothing assist and comfort those who have been abused. Community health issues are addressed through our poison prevention presentations to children and our immunization and health record booklets. Those wishing to further their education or those with special needs can benefit from our scholarships. Basic needs are met through our outreach and caring and sharing programs.
Last year members provided more than 46,000 hours of service to this community. Since 1985 we have returned over $3 million to the Montgomery County community. We are dedicated to making a positive change and helping those in need achieve a better quality of life.
Kay Richards
President 2013-2014
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Assistance League of Montgomery County: Quick Facts |
- Largest active membership of Assistance League Chapters in the country
- Current membership - 491
- Located at 2611 West Avenue
- Touched the lives of over 65,000 members of the Montgomery County community last year
- 100% of philanthropic work done by volunteers
- Last year’s volunteer hours - 66,000
- Major source of funds for philanthropic work - Thrift House at 2611 West Avenue
- Projects serviced through agencies, schools and organizations that verify needs of individuals
- Sponsors seven Philanthropic Programs:
- Adopt A Resident - gift of time and friendship to Chandler Nursing Home residents
- C.A.P.S. - donation of 950 caps last year to acutely ill children and teens in local hospitals
- College Scholarships - Twelve $2000 scholarships to qualifying juniors and seniors
- I'm In Charge - reaches over 6,000 elementary students with a program about personal safety
- Operation School Bell - provides school clothes for over 4,000 elementary children in need of clothing in order to attend school
- Togs for Tots - provides clothing for more than 5,600 children from birth to age five at the request of 27 community agencies
- Watch Me Grow - distributes over 20,000 booklets as a guide for parents about the developmental stages of their children
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