Assistance League of Coppell
Transforming Lives . Strengthening Community
Mission
Mission: Assistance League Volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs. Vision: Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish. We primarily serve Coppell, Texas as well as neighboring Carrollton, Irving, Lewisville and Dallas areas served by the Coppell Independent School District. Our chapter consists of both adult members and a recently added Assisteens auxiliary which provides intermediate and high school students with opportunities for community service.
Notes from the nonprofit
Assistance League of Coppell is one of the smallest chapters in our National Organization. Coppell, Texas is a small community of 15 square miles located just north of DFW airport. While our community and chapter are small, the services we provide to local children, teens and our senior citizens is critical and highly valued. We believe we are truly living up to our Mission Statement of "Volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs" to complete our Vision that "Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish". Transforming Lives . . . Strengthening our Community.
Ruling year
1994
Assistance League of Coppell, President
Mrs. Bobbie King
Vice President, Membership
Ms. Susan Madden
Main address
317 Morning Mist
Coppell, TN 75019 USA
EIN
75-2799702
NTEE code
Philanthropy / Charity / Voluntarism Promotion (General) (T50)
Human Service Organizations (P20)
Community Service Clubs (Kiwanis, Lions, Jaycees, etc.) (S80)
IRS filing requirement
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Assistance League Coppell continues to assist Coppell ISD and several surrounding ISDs which have children living in Coppell with school clothing, shoes, backpacks, personal hygiene products and a book. We also work closely with the School Resource Officer with drug awareness and programs such as Fatal Vision Goggles, Shattered Dreams, and the Teen Diversion Program and any way we can to get the word out and make parents aware of our free Drug Testing Kits through the school counselors or our website. We also work with a local Assisted Living spending time with and providing weekly group crosswords with the residents. This year Assistance League Coppell will celebrate their 23rd anniversary of serving Coppell. In 2019 auxiliary for girls and boys grades 7th through 12th was form named Assisteens. This auxiliary has grown to capacity. The organization also awards scholarships to graduating seniors in Coppell based solely on philanthropic endeavors.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Operation School Bell
This signature program of Assistance League is targeted at local, economically disadvantaged youth with the intent of supporting the following areas of need: Clothing, Hunger, Health, Supplies and Literacy. This support can include school clothing sets for students as well as shoes, backpacks, jackets and personal hygiene items. We also participate in community efforts to distribute food to student families and provide gift cards for student essential items. In addition, we conduct periodic book drives for distribution to various youth causes.
Helping Hearts
Helping Hearts supports two local Assisted Livings visiting with the residents and facilitating group crossword puzzles. Each week volunteer members bring donuts and serve coffee to the residents of River Oaks and CHRISTUS St. Joseph Village adult assisted living centers. The residents appreciate the time spent with them as many do not have family near. During the COVID-19 period we collected crossword, find a word, reading books and coloring books also with puzzles and crayons to take to our residents to help them through the rough times when we couldn't see them face to face.
"Youth Today"
"Youth Today" serves local youth and provides increased awareness of substance abuse by organizing community events and supplying drug testing kits. There is a second segment where our members Mentor middle school students on various Coppell ISD campuses. Assistance League of Coppell supplies free drug testing kits to parents on request through the school counselors, our website or the local police station. Every other year we sponsor the Shattered Dreams event just before Prom with a simulated car wreck due to impaired driving. It is given for Juniors and Seniors so each child will see it at last once before graduation. ALC also partners with the local police department for a Teen Diversion Program which is a 6 week program that must be attended by both student and parent.
Service Learning / Scholarships
Service Learning provides three $1,000 college scholarships to students living in Coppell or graduating from a Coppell high school who have given their time and talent to improve the community. Class rank and grade point average are not considered for the scholarship award, nor is financial need.
Operation School Bell - COVID-19 Community Service
Assistance League of Coppell partnered with many local groups to meet community needs as part of the economic disruption caused by COVID-19. Working with Coppell Independent School District administration, we have assisted with summer food deliveries, provided gift cards to CISD for use by selected families for food and clothing, and provided snack and activity bags for school bus drivers to give to children receiving free school lunches.
Where we work
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Carrollton, TX
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Coppell, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Irving, TX
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Lewisville, TX
Awards
Third Prize 2011
Morris Press Cookbooks
Community Recognition Award 2020
Coppell Independent School District
Charity of the year finalist 2020
Coppell Chamber of Commerce
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of entrance scholarships and awards and exit scholarships
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Service Learning / Scholarships
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Each year Assistance League of Coppell awards 3 scholarships to graduating high school seniors living in/or attending school in Coppell. The scholarships are awarded solely on community service.
Number of parents/guardians engaged in student activities
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
At-risk youth
Related Program
"Youth Today"
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Assistance League Coppell provides Drug Testing Kits to parents of Coppell free of charge through school counselors, Coppell Police Department or our website.
Number of briefings or presentations held
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
"Youth Today"
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Assistance League Coppell works with Coppell Independent School District with Fatal Vision Goggles to give the illusion of intoxication running the students thought the test given by the Police.
Number of Facebook followers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Operation School Bell
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Assistance League Coppell 2023-2024 had a membership of 36. Members are encouraged to share activities on their own Homepage to spread the word of projects.
Number of children who have access to education
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Operation School Bell
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
AL of Coppell receives requests from the school counselors when needs arise. Children are given clothes, shoes, jacket, underwear, books and dental hygiene items. Food needs are now the top priority.
Total number of volunteer hours contributed to the organization
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Operation School Bell
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
These are hours from all our members, our teen auxiliary - Assisteens, and community volunteers.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Assistance League of Coppell plans to continue to be an active involved philanthropic group of members in the city of Coppell, TX. and continue our programs as long as there is a need. Assistance League Coppell continues to look for new avenues to enhance the lives of our community through both Assistance League of Coppell and the auxiliary Assisteens. During the COVID-19 Pandemic Assistance League Coppell partnered with other Non-Profits to assure the community of Coppell was well supported and vital needs met.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Assistance League of Coppell continually assist in Coppell Independent School District and City of Coppell functions to make residents of the scope of our involvement in the community.
We create and sell a Limited Edition Christmas ornament each year that highlights a location in Coppell.
We accept donations from businesses and individuals.
We were awarded a Grant from the City of Coppell in recognition of our service to the community,
We are an active member of our local Chamber of Commerce and recently participated in Focus Groups formed by the City to plan for the future of Coppell.
Assistance League Coppell was nominated as Best Non-Profit in Coppell in 2019 and 2020.
During the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Assistance League Coppell developed a mentoring arm of the organization through development of an Assisteens of Coppell which is an Auxiliary of Assistance League Coppell. This program works with students grade 7 - 12 to develop leadership and volunteerism and has been well accepted by the community.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our members volunteer diligently throughout the year at events sponsored by the school district and City. The organization had implemented a Family Night Reading program in the spring to encourage literacy and family. Assistance League of Coppell members are always willing to step up to community needs. Working with Assisteens we partner each Assisteen officer with the corresponding Assistance League officer to mentor leadership. The students are responsible for developing their own programs with the guidance and support of Assistance League of Coppell.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
The Assistance League of Coppell Board of Directors is meeting monthly and more when deemed necessary to follow the needs of our members and community. The Board is looking everywhere they can for additional ways to raise funds to keep the current and any other new vital programs our community. The auxiliary of Assisteens has grown to be one of the top organizations youth would like to be a part of.
How we listen
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Assistance League of Coppell
Board of directorsas of 05/30/2024
Mrs. Bobbie King
no affiliation
Term: 2023 - 2025
Bobbie King
President/CEO
Susan Madden
AL VP Membership
Leah Cross
AL Assisteen Liasion
Mary Lu Alldredge
AL Treasurer
Beth Carter
AL Communications Chair
Leah Cross
AL Secretary
Debbie Hinson
AL Education Chair
Jill Hall
AL Parlimentarian
Tony Cross
VP Resource Development
Kay Adams
Strategic Planning
Lynne Ryan
VP Programs
Vicki McEwen
Publicity/Social Media
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
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? Yes -
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? Yes
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