Assistance League of Everett is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping those in need within our community, Snohomish County, Washington.
We are one of more than 120 local chapters and guilds within a national network, National Assistance League®. Through our commitment to hands-on action, nationwide Assistance League volunteers touched the lives of over 1.4 million children, seniors, families and others in need this past year. Combined, we returned an astounding $35 million to communities across the United States.
Our chapter was founded in 1965 and currently has more than 300 members. Dedicated volunteers donated over 41,747 volunteer hours this past year.
We manage several Community Outreach Programs that are focused on lending a helping hand to those in need. Our largest program, Operation School Bell, gives children a complete new wardrobe of school clothing. Other programs provide financial aid to graduating high school seniors, scholarships to Everett Community College students, clothing and hygiene kits for assault victims, teddy bears for children and adults who are victims of assault or domestic violence, clothing to adults re-entering the workplace and more.
We rely 100% on volunteers with no paid staff. You are welcome to join us, as there are countless volunteer opportunities in which your talents, skills and interests can be served while giving back in our local community
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Volunteers putting caring and commitment into action
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Mission Statement
Assistance League of Everett is an all-volunteer, organization whose philanthropic programs promote the well-being and self-esteem of children, teens and adults in Snohomish County.
Quick Facts
Local chapter of National Assistance League®, serving Snohomish County, since 1965.
An all-volunteer, nonprofit, nonpolitical, nonsecular organization.
Comprised of more than 300 member volunteers plus numerous community volunteers. In addition to the main chapter membership there are two auxiliary organizations, Kitty Young Auxiliary and Assisteens® Auxiliary.
Community Outreach Programs (Philanthropic Programs) yearly results:
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Provided new school wardrobes to 3,606 children in need throughout 14 school districts in Snohomish county.
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Gifted 106 low-income, graduating high school seniors $200 each to help celebrate their achievement.
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Distributed 74 clothing kits to emergency room hospitals for assault victims.
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Helped launch unemployed adults back into the workforce with job appropriate clothing through our Thrift Shop.
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Supplied 200 Teddy Bear “hugs” to assault and traumatized children and adults.
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Provided vocational training for developmentally delayed adults.
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Helped families through a partnership with The Salvation Army Family Assistance program.
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Awarded 5 scholarships to students in-need attending Everett Community College.
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Special case students at Northwest Regional Learning Center were given a helping hand by Kitty Young Auxiliary.
Financial Information
Aware of the fiduciary responsibility for funds entrusted to us, Assistance League continues to follow the BBB/Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charitable Accountability. Thanks to the support of the community, we continue to grow our fundraising and community outreach support.
How We Finance Our Programs
How We Give Back To The Community
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