My Nonprofit Reviews

I have been a member of the Assistance League of Wichita since 2015 and I continue to be in awe of this great organization. Our philanthropic programs reach those who need it most, whether it be full ride scholarships to two technical colleges in the area, providing for students and their parents to shop for new clothes at JC Penney each year, supporting victims of domestic abuse by providing new clothing to wear when they leave the hospital, or our Bear Hugs program that provides teddy bears to child victims of violence. We are a working organization and besides our all volunteer thrift shop, we also raise money through community events. We are an exceptional group of hard working volunteers!

When I retired, one of my goals was to join a non-profit organization. During my search for an organization that I wanted to be involved in, I tried several. None felt right until I joined the Assistance League of Wichita. The most impressive aspect of ALW is that it is an all volunteer organization. Our members do everything from ordering supplies for the Thrift Store, to creating and maintaining our website, to cleaning our Thrift Store and Chapter House weekly. And, of course, the many members take on a variety of responsibilities to meet our fiscal goals each year. All of the money we raise from our Thrift Store and from different community projects goes to supporting kids and families.

One of our major projects is Operation School Bell. We clothe over 2,000 school aged children with new clothing that they choose from JC Penney’s each year. We also provide scholarships to 18 - 20 students each year. These students attend either a local community college or a technical college here in Wichta. Our members mentor these students as they enter college and stay in touch with them during the year, We provide clothing for sexual assault victims and also teddy bears to children of abuse.

I am so proud to be a part of this organization where volunteers are committed to strengthening families and bringing joy to children who don’t always have a lot to celebrate in their lives.