$23,716 raised by 80 donors
Assistance League of Greeley seeks to improve life in Greeley/ Weld County through implementation of service projects. Your generous donation will keep 6 key programs strong; ASSAULT SURVIVOR KITS®, SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIPS, OPERATION SCHOOL BELL®, WARM UP WELD, FILE OF LIFE® and COLOR ME WELD.
Mention Assistance League of Greeley and the Greeley/Weld County community will know what organization you are speaking of. Many have also heard of, worked with or been touched by one of the service based programs designed to help those most in need.
When the Gualdalupe Shelter, Greeley, asked if we would expand our giving to provide bedding for their new "Cold Weather Shelter," the volunteers expanded the Warm Up Weld program to provide bedding, sheets and pillows for them this winter! "When a need arises in the community we try to be there to serve!" reports Carolyn Berhdardt-Jones, prior President.
Zoe King became a widow in her 20's. Her mother, a Cuban-exile told her that "education is the one thing that no one can take away from you." Zoe studies with her daughter every night and sets a 4.0 GPA standard in her household. Zoe said "The Single-Parent Scholarship has made education a reality... and the Greeley Assistance League has been a blessing for my family of two, and I am so grateful every day that I get to go to class because a group of women believe in me and support me in my goal to make something of my life. I could not do it without them."
One program that has a huge impact, but goes unnoticed is the Assault Survivor Kits®. A nurse at North Colorado Medical Center, Banner Health, said, "Patients are so grateful for the replacement clothing! We receive 'Thank you's,' but the thanks really belong to your program and volunteers of Assistance League. This program is VERY appreciated."
Color Me Weld's positive effects in the emergency room have expanded to the entire hospital. Children who are injured, scared or in need of comfort are given crayons, a coloring book or Etch-a-Sketch to keep them busy and distracted. The nurses say the looks on the children's faces are "priceless." You can help these children through the often scary, painful and traumatic times in the hospital!
Time and again our volunteers who work at the Bargain Box hear "Thank you for being here. Thank you for having such good clothing at low cost. Thank you Thank you..."
Our shoppers know that they can find quality merchandise at low prices that help them and help our programs. Customers appreciate the prices and quality and we appreciate our customers!
We also appreciate you, our community, who donates to the Bargain Box to keep our store filled with quality goods. Your donations are invaluable to the services we provide.
You can help make a difference in your community by donating through the Assistance League of Greeley. These stories can't happen without you, please help us with your generous donation. And then please check out the other Greeley/Weld non-profits! We help each other!
Assistance League® of Greeley aspires to meet the challenging needs of individuals through community-based philanthropic programs in the city of Greeley and Weld County, Colorado. Assistance League is committed to Transforming Lives ∙ Strengthening Community®
Assistance League, with a rich history of supporting the vision and talents of volunteers engaged in personal service to the city of Greeley and Weld County, embraces the following values: Commitment, Respect, Leadership, Accountability, Ethics, and Camaraderie.
Assistance League's roots are in California at the turn of the century when two women, Anne Banning and Ada Edwards, saw need in their community and began doing local charitable work. They formed the Assistance League of Southern California in 1919, a precursor to the National Organization. Through their initial efforts, a model of charitable outreach, growth and fundraising, there are now over 120 Assistance League chapters nationwide. Assistance League of Greeley formed in 1970 as a Guild and became official with the State of Colorado in June the following year and Chartered with the National Organization in 1973. Since then our all-volunteer organization has faithfully served the Greeley and Weld County Community 50 years, stepping in to cover community needs unmet by other agencies.
Our volunteers work tirelessly to discover the needs of the community, and develop resources and funding to meet the challenges of providing those services. The dedicated volunteer members who work daily at the Bargain Box log an amazing number of hours (over 19,000 last year) sorting and marking clothing, personal items and household goods for sale to the public. Bargain Box proceeds provide funds for all our philanthropic endeavors. The members hold a vision of helping the community while enjoying a deep sense of camaraderie and friendship, respect and empathy and true joy in what they are accomplishing for their community.
Most of our funds are generated through the Bargain Box Thrift Store, although grants, donations and events supplement our ability to deliver our programs. We are a 100% volunteer-run organization with no paid employees. Clothing and store products are marked at lower rates to help those in need find quality, affordable clothing and goods. In this way, we aim to provide a win-win for the community .
Organization name
Assistance League of Greeley, Colorado
other names
ALG, Assistance Guild of Greeley
1970
Tax id (EIN)
23-7083124
Category
Public & Societal Benefit
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
1706 9th StreetWeld County, CO, US