ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF DOWNEY
Transforming Lives and Strengthening Community
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
We continue to work on increasing membership which would allow us to more satisfactorily staff our thrift shop. Increased sales result in increased funds available for philanthropic programs
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Operation School Bell
Providing appropriate school clothing for pre-K thru Grade 8
Dental Program
Provides dental health services, consulting and referrals to families of children in need during the school year as identified. Children’s services are performed at Miller Children’s Hospital in Long Beach.
Scholarships
Each year Assistance League® Downey provides scholarships to Downey Unified School District graduating high school students who have demonstrated outstanding volunteerism in their community.
The scholarships can be applied towards tuition, books, and other school-related needs for the student to attend an accredited post-secondary education program.
Housing of Medical Emergencies
Assistance League® Downey built the Housing of Medical Emergencies (H.O.M.E.) facility.
It is a 10-unit apartment complex adjacent to Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center.
The complex provides temporary, low-cost housing to families who have loved ones in rehabilitation care at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital. It is by referral ONLY.
Where we work
External reviews
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our goal is to continue transforming the lives of children and adults in the community by providing services unique to Assistance League.\n1. We are using measurable outcomes\n2. We are addressing the needs of the community and members\n3. Chapter growth resulting in a healthy organization\n4. We are in compliance with NAL bylaws, policies, procedures and standards\nThrough thrift shop sales and donations we are able to provide essential goods/services to Downey school aged young people\nExamples are clothing, school supplies, dental and vision care services and scholarships.\nWe are constantly working to bring in new customers as well as promoting our philanthropic programs via varioun donation avenues
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our organization continues to reach out to the community to encourage new membership. Our success is directly impacted by the number of members able to participate in fundraising. We engage other community organizations and business people to join with us in our goal of supporting the needs in the community.\n\nWe have begun using social media, our new website and articles in our local paper to accomplish our goals.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We continue to promote organizational growth\nWe strive to acquaint the public with the purpose of the corporation\nWe own the thrift shop property and staff the store with volunteers. Other than minimal operating expenses, all money earned goes to our philanthropic programs.\nWe attempt to increase sales through advertising, social media, special sales and word of mouth.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have:\n1. increased sales at the thrift shop through the use of credit/debit cards\n2. Raise funds via yearly fundraising events "Celebrate the Season and "Iridescent Ball"\n3. Rental of our historic house for garden weddings, showers, etc.\n4. We are investigating additional philanthropic usage of our house\n5. The use of our newly acquired website will be of value in merchandising our organization
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF DOWNEY
Board of directorsas of 10/15/2023
Lynn Adams
Assistance League of Downey
Term: 2023 - 2024
Charlene Roche
Vice President
Deborah Massaglia
Treasurer
Lynn Adams
President
Lynda ` Kriss
Secretary
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? 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
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.