Welcome to The Assistance League of San Antonio’s website.Our chapter is an all volunteer non-profit organization made up of 455 dedicated members.Our chapter is one of 122 chapters of Assistance League throughout the United States. As you visit the sections above you will learn more about us and let us tell our story!
Our seven philanthropic programswhich you may read about in the Community Outreach section of this website, are entirely funded through our fundraisers and the support of generous contributions from foundations and grants.Without this funding, we would not be able to continue to give assistance to the children and adults of the San Antonio Community.In 2009-2010, our members gave over 71,000 volunteer hours (an estimated $1,480,000 in gifts of service) and proudly served over 54,000 citizens, mainly children, through our programs.
The Thrift House, our major fundraiser located at 2611 West Avenue, is an active resale shop offering many treasures for the savvy shopper. Hours of operation are 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday and on Saturday 11:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.Donated items are accepted Monday through Saturday and are tax deductible. Call 732-1200 for Estate Sale pick up.
Please enjoy and share our story of touching the lives of children, seniors and families in need in San Antonio!
Kay Lynn Johnston, President
Assistance League of San Antonio
Assistance League of San Antonio: Quick Facts
Largest active membership of Assistance League Chapters in the country
Current membership - 491
Located at 2611 West Avenue
Touched the lives of over 65,000 members of the San Antonio community last year
100% of philanthropic work done by volunteers
Last year’s volunteer hours - 66,000
Major source of funds for philanthropic work - Thrift House at 2611 West Avenue
Projects serviced through agencies, schools and organizations that verify needs of individuals
Sponsors seven Philanthropic Programs:
Adopt A Resident - gift of time and friendship to Chandler Nursing Home residents
C.A.P.S. - donation of 950 caps last year to acutely ill children and teens in local hospitals
College Scholarships - Twelve $2000 scholarships to qualifying juniors and seniors
I'm In Charge - reaches over 6,000 elementary students with a program about personal safety
Operation School Bell - provides school clothes for over 4,000 elementary children in need of clothing in order to attend school
Togs for Tots - provides clothing for more than 5,600 children from birth to age five at the request of 27 community agencies
Watch Me Grow - distributes over 20,000 booklets as a guide for parents about the developmental stages of their children
