About Us

Assistance League, a national organization founded in Los Angeles in 1935, is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, nonsectarian charitable organization. Each member of Assistance League is a volunteer, committed to their community and the collective goal of bettering it.

The Garden Grove chapter is one of more than 120 different Assistance League chapters across the country. The Garden Grove chapter was chartered on May 20, 1967.

Assistance League is a nonprofit, all-volunteer, member- driven organization and is qualified as a 501(c)(3) organization with the IRS.

MISSION-Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children through community programs.

VISION-Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish.

Board of Directors

President: Ruth Ann Laws

President Elect: Sally Hickman

First Vice President Membership: Winnie Coombs

Second Vice President Fundraising: Vera Ramirez

Third Vice President Philanthropic: Sybilla London

Fourth Vice President Bldg & Prop: Gerlinde Carr

Fifth Vice President: Diane Allen

Sixth Vice President Strategic Planning: Barbara Schaefer

Recording Secretary: Geri Ogle

Treasurer: Kathy Herbert

Assistant Treasurer: Arlene Martin

Parliamentarian: TBA

Chapter Advisory Board

Gabriella Mafi Garden Grove Unified School District

Gary Hickman Attorney

Sandy Thomas Farmers & Merchants Bank

Jennifer Stewart AZTECA Restaurant