Assistance League of Eugene is a volunteer, charitable organization. Our Eugene chapter has dedicated itself to helping children and seniors in the greater Eugene / Springfield area. Assistance League of Eugene has served over 60,000 residents in this community since its inception.Assistance League of Eugene is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpolitical and nonsectarian corporation. The Eugene chapter was founded in 1973 and chartered in 1978. Assistance League of Eugene is a chapter of National Assistance League®.
Our 175 volunteers have the opportunity to serve their community through chapter membership. These dedicated volunteers develop, implement, and fund ongoing projects giving over 19,000 hours annually. Over $2,200,000 worth of services have been returned to the community.
Gently Used Thrift Shop located on Willamette Street, supports our philanthropic projects by selling donated merchandise. Gently Used is the primary source of revenue for our chapters’ projects with ‘The New Car Expo’ as an additional source of funding.
Operation School Bell provides clothing for students K through 12th grades from low-income families in Eugene and some nearby area schools.
A.L.E. Children’s Dental Center provides dental care to Lane County area children from low-income families with verified financial need.
Oregon Heritage gives presentations on Pioneer Life at the Lane County Historical Museum to area children.
Operation Hug A Bear provides teddy bears to the Eugene Police Department and other agencies for those in stressful situations.
Caring and Sharing offers friendship to residents in long-term care facilities.
A.L.E. Welcome Basket in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul provides cleaning and hygiene supplies to families in transitional housing.
SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONS
Edwin E. and June E. Cone Fund of
The Oregon Community FoundationOregon Dental Foundation
Chambers Family Foundation
McKay Family Foundation
Northwest Health Foundation
Wal*Mart Foundation
