Since June 2005, 60 members of Assistance League of Raleigh have devoted more than 25,000 hours of community service to local children and seniors in our Operation School Bell®, H.O.P.E. for Kids and Silver Slippers philanthropic programs. To date, nearly 1,200 school children have been clothed in our Operation School Bell project, 45 students have taken parts in the H.O.P.E. for Kids tutoring project, and over 2,500 senior care residents have attended our Silver Slippers programs.

Assistance League of Raleigh was granted guild status in June 2005, and named an official chapter of Assistance League in December 2009. There are currently 122 chapters and guilds of National Assistance League®.

Established in the early 1890s, Assistance League is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization begun in Southern California to recognize the potential of volunteers in helping those less fortunate to a better, more meaningful life. The purpose of Assistance League, as articulated by Founder Anne Banning, is "to act as a friend at any and all times to men, women, and children in need of care, guidance and assistance, spiritually, mentally and physically." The strength of our unique organization lies in the fact that through the identification of a needed service, Assistance League becomes a vital, contributing member of the community. Through the gift of service, Assistance League continues to fulfill the philosophy of volunteerism across the United States.

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to our website. We hope you come away with a knowledge of who we are and a commitment to join us in achieving our mission. Please join us this November for our annual fundraiser, Festival of Trees® of Raleigh. For more information, please click on the following URL: http://www.raleigh.assistanceleague.org/ps.fundraising.cfm?ID=1928