Assistance League of Antelope Valley
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Assistance League of Antelope Valley is working to positively impact the community by plugging in to programs offering support and guidance for those identified as needing it most . The region we serve has unique needs ranging from high populations of homeless youth and foster children to high rates of domestic violence. Our group is committed to serving children in need and equipping the next generation of parents with the tools they need to be successful at home. We are engaging the local school districts to offer scholarships and donations to promote literacy and encourage the arts and sciences in the classroom, ensuring our students have greater access to learning.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Operation School Bell
This is Assistance League's national philanthropic program that provides clothing and supplies to children. Chapters research specific needs in their local communities, then develop, fund and implement programs that support children in need. ALAV provides backpacks with school supplies to children in K-12, 4000+ bags in this past year. Additionally, gift cards ($50-$100) are given to children with their parent(s) at various local stores with member oversight. This was several events in the past year helping over 200 children identified by schools as needing assistance.
Assault Survivor Kits and "Speaking the Unspeakable" Seminar
Assistance League Antelope Valley is working with the Antelope Valley Hospital Forensics Services Unit to raise awareness to our community by sponsoring a one-day conference, and by supplying kits with shampoo, toothbrush, hairbrush, flip-flops, etc., for anyone who has been assaulted.
Winter Coat Program
This is a community effort in which Assistance League Antelope Valley collects winter coats throughout the year and delivers them to the Homeless Shelter, Forensics Services Unit or any other community group that requires this program.
Gift Giving Program
Assistance League Antelope Valley purchases gifts for children in foster care during the holidays. Typically, approximately 200 gifts are given to children up to age 16.
Music Program
Assistance League Antelope Valley provides musical instruments and music books to our local school districts.
Infant and Preschool Needs Program
Assistance League Antelope Valley provides products for infants to preschool-age children upon request or initiation from our membership.
Scholarship Program
Assistance League Antelope Valley has started a pilot program providing scholarships for junior high students to go to summer camp.
Where we work
Awards
Commendation 2015
County of Los Angeles DCFS Foster Youth
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Assistance League of Antelope Valley has adopted the following goals: 1. Provide services and programs that serve to meet the needs of our community. 2. Engage in outreach opportunities to grow our membership. 3. Increase community awareness of Assistance League Antelope Valley and partnering organizations.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
-Engage local philanthropic organizations to promote partnerships
-Maintain membership
-Advertise membership on social mediums
-Organize fundraisers with community partners
-Evaluate and improve programs within the community
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Assistance League of Antelope Valley maintains a membership of 72 community volunteers, who pay dues to further the mission of the organization. We host annual fundraisers and engage local stakeholders to ensure our financial support to the programs we work with. These organizations have a longstanding reputation of service in a region that has a great need for partnership, and we work to further their outreach and success. Our elected officials and community leaders know they can count on Assistance League of Antelope Valley to join in service and meet our community's needs.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Assistance League of Antelope Valley was founded in 1959 and has worked to adapt to the needs of the region as it continues to grow. Beginning as a day care center to serve the local healthcare community, our group has seen the needs shift and we have adjusted with multi-layered outreach to serve the rapidly growing population. We are proud to have supported our local schools this year with a program providing 4,700 backpacks to students in need and have committed $12,000 across six separate school districts to provide musical instruments. Our group continues to plug our funding directly back into the community as needs arise. We have expanded our outreach to the greater region, in an effort to serve not only our students but also our veterans. Assistance League of Antelope Valley plans to continue to partner with the community to serve the specific needs our region and be a positive influence.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Assistance League of Antelope Valley
Board of directorsas of 11/06/2018
Ms. Dondra Arcidiacono
Assistance League of Antelope Valley
Term: 2018 - 2019
Ms. Susan Abrams
Assistance League of Antelope Valley
Term: 2018 - 2019
Mary Courtney
Rose Rockey
Sharon Kindig
Fay Harrison-Bergier
Gaylin Schmitz
Denise German
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No