Inspire. Empower. Uplift.Heritage Circle
About Assistance League of Los AngelesOur vision is to build upon the legacy of League achievements andcontinually develop resources for the community we serve.Since 1919, Assistance League® of Los Angeles has mobilized tens of thousands ofmember volunteers to raise funds and provide critical need services to children andyoung adults experiencing homelessness, foster care, and extreme poverty.Today, the League helps more than 22,000 children every year through our fiveprograms, which provide clothing, blankets, grooming products, books, school supplies,arts enrichment, and education opportunities. Our programs bring hope, joy, self-esteem, and increased scholastic engagement to the children and young adults we serve.
What Sets Us Apart1234 5We Protect and Empower Communities The well-being of underservedchildren and families and the healthof the community is deeplyconnected. We prioritize both.We Drive Change through Local Action We focus on local, hands-on involvement.Our members and volunteers work directlywithin the community to deliver our Leagueprograms, ensuring that support is timely,relevant, and impactful.We Foster Innovation and CreativityBy operating unique programs, weuncover and nurture the potentialwithin youth. We Build Strong PartnershipsWe collaborate with organizations, schools,and companies to amplify our impact.These partnerships enable us to extend ourreach and resources, enhancing theeffectiveness of our programs.We Plan for Long-Term ImpactWe are dedicated to shaping the future byempowering youth with the tools andopportunities they need to achieveenduring success.
Why Make a PlannedGift and Join our Heritage Circle?Other Benefits of Joining our Heritage Circle include:Protects Financial Security: your assets remain available to you during your lifetime.Benefiting Your Estate and Family: your planned gift can be part of a comprehensivefinancial plan and provide significant benefits to your estate and family.Creating Long-Term Impact: most importantly, your gift ensures that we can continueto provide vital resources and support to underserved children and families, promotingsocial equity and community well-being for generations to come.Social challenges, such as child poverty andeducation inequity, are two of the most pressingissues of our time.Since 1919, the Assistance League of Los Angelesis dedicated to improving the lives ofunderserved children and families in Los Angeles.With supporters like you, we've made significantimpact on our community, providing essentialprograms that empower and uplift those in need.By making a planned gift to the League, you aredoing more than donating money you are joininga community dedicated to underserved childrenand young adults. Your commitment creates abrighter, more equitable future for all.
How to jointhe Heritage CircleThere are many ways to support the League with a planned gift, allowing you to retainassets during your lifetime. You may gift the League through your Will or Trust, a sum ofmoney, a percentage of your estate, property, a percentage of your retirement plan orlife insurance plan. Please discuss your thoughts with our Senior Director of Development:Mayboll Carrasco, at mcarrasco@assistanceleaguela.orgFor any Planned Gift, you will need to consult legal or financial advisors. In addition, pleasediscuss your intentions for the gift with our development staff so that we can implementyour wishes.How the League Will Recognize Your GiftAfter receiving notice that you have made a planned gift, you are an officialmember of the Heritage Circle! We will create personal stewardship plan wthat reflects your interests and preferred level of involvement.