Assistance League®of Greater Portland
We are one of 120 Assistance League chapters across the nation, each one developing philanthropic programs to meet the needs in the local community.
Our local community service programs benefit children and victims of violence. We offer a scholarship for students pursuing a trade school education.
We fund these programs by operating Assistance League Thrift and Consignment Shops, through grants, special events and donations.
We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community service organization. Our all volunteer membership is nonsectarian and nonpolitical. Our tax ID number is 93-6032769.
Annually, Assistance League returns over $38.8 million to local communities, assisting 1.5 million people. The 23,000 member volunteers in 120 chapters who contribute 3.2 million service hours make this possible.
Operation School Bell®, our signature national program, serves over 300,000 children each year. Since 1958, more than 4 million children have been assisted.
Mission Statement
Assistance League of Greater Portland volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.
Vision Statement
Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish.
Core Values
Teamwork, Integrity, Commitment, Respect, Service, Fun
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Transforming Lives | Strengthening Community
2019 – 2020 Board of Directors
President………………………………………………… Wyn Bowler
President Elect………………………………………………. Mary G. Johnson
Vice President Membership…………………………… Sue Acord
Vice President Philanthropic Programs……………. Kim Higgins
Vice President Retail Sales……………………………… Sue Eiler
Vice President Fund Raising…………………………….. Jamie Marucha
Vice President Building Management……………………. Michele Wiitala
Vice President Marketing Communications…….. Pam Quale
Vice President Finance……………………….. Faye Hall
Vice President Strategic Planning…………………… Debbie Coryell
Secretary………………………………………………………… Judi McClain
Treasurer……………………………………………………… Janet Murray
Advisory Council
Mike Davis…………………………….. Davis Galm Law Firm, Lawyer
Les Fahey……………………………… Financial Consultant (Retired)
Francesca Sinapi……………………………. Exec. Dir. of Schools, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program & Professional Development, Access & Engagement Officer, Hillsboro School District
Mark Kemball………………… OHSU, Director of Alumni Relations
John Meek………………………………. Software Executive (Retired)
Shauna Parsons………… KPTV News, Anchor Good Day Oregon
Audra Scott………………………………… Beaverton School District, Title 1 Support Business Partnership Liaison
Ciara Wiard………… Open Sesame, Sales Development Rep
Charis Fund
City of Beaverton
City of Hillsboro
Clark Foundation
Diana and Bruce Halle Foundation
The Holzman Foundation, Inc.
Fred Meyer
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation
Juan Young Trust
Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund
NW Natural
OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation
O’Donnell Law Firm, LLC
OnPoint Credit Union
Porsche Audi Beaverton
Reser Family Foundation
Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Foundation
Robert Brady Charitable Trust
Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust
St. Martin De Porres Trust
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Strutz & Funes Real Estate Specialists
US Bank
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