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History of
Assistance
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Deeply moved by the plight of those ineligible for assistance from existing relief
organizations after the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, Mrs. Hancock Banning organized a
Southern California relief unit named "The Assistance League." This organization continued
its volunteer activities through World War I, culminating in the founding of the first chapter
in 1919. The organization has since expanded its community service and refined its philanthropic
philosophy.
Founded in 1973, Assistance League of Austin is one of over 116 National Assistance League® (NAL) philanthropic, nonprofit, nonsectarian organizations of volunteers helping those
less fortunate across the United States. The chapters are linked through membership to
National Assistance League and guided by its
bylaws. This network of support to chapter members helps them provide effective philanthropic
programs designed to meet specific needs in their communities. Each chapter is autonomous and
funds raised are retained for its services within the local community.
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Recent History |
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More recent events at Assistance League of
Austin warrant being included in the history of our organization.
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Toy Cart 30th Anniversary: 2005-2006
Assistance League of Austin Toy Cart at Children's Assistance League member, Joan Gauntt,
with Sr.
Hospital celebrates 30 years of bringing smiles to Helen Brewer of Children's Hospital and Jullian
children.
Cloud, a former patient.
Past Presidents
enjoying the 30th Anniversary Celebration.
Hurricane Katrina
Assistance League of Austin
clothed 289 children who were relocated to Austin as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
If you would like to donate to Assistance League to help cover the cost of
Operation School Bell, please call 512-458-3716 or send your donation to
Assistance League of Austin, 4901 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78756-2609. We can
clothe one child for $80.
Assistance League of Austin's Operation School Bell provided Katrina survivors new school clothing.
On September 15, 2005, camera crews
from four television stations, KXAN, KVUE, KEYE, and Univision, were at
Operation School Bell, resulting in great coverage on the local evening
news.
Darrell Royal shakes hands
with a future Longhorn. Darrell and Edith Royal lend a hand to
clothe
children at Operation School Bell.
Freescale Award
On August 24, 2005, Assistance League of Austin won Freescale
Semiconductor's award in a new category recognizing non-profits.
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