Summary
Organization name
Assistance League of Coppell
Causes
Social Services
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas, Denton
BIPOC Serving
Asian/Pacific Islander
Address
PO Box 2462Coppell, TX 75019
Assistance League of Coppell is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has transformed lives and strengthened the Coppell community for 25 years through local philanthropic programs. Our chapter includes both adult members and Assisteens, a teen auxiliary comprised of Coppell middle and high school students.
Each year our members provide thousands of volunteer hours and arrange funding for service programs directly benefiting our local community. Over the past year we helped over 1,000 local youth and senior citizens!
Assistance League of Coppell supports the philanthropic programs and youth organization described below.
Operation School Bell
This program is targeted at economically disadvantaged youth with the intent of addressing the following areas of need: Clothing, Hunger, Health, Supplies and Literacy. We provide students identified by CISD school nurses and counselors with school clothing, backpacks, toiletries, snacks and other supplies. We also deliver food to local children who typically receive free or reduced-price lunches and provide CISD with gift cards to distribute for student food and essential items.
Helping Hearts
Each week volunteer members bring donuts and serve coffee to the residents of River Oaks Assisted Living and CHRISTUS St. Joseph Village. We conduct crossword puzzle games and also provide seasonal gift bags and various puzzle and activity books to residents.
Youth Today
Youth Today programs are aimed at teaching children how to make good choices by supporting and encouraging healthy lifestyles.
Drug testing kits: Assistance League provides schools and local law enforcement with drug and alcohol testing kits and pamphlets free of charge to distribute to concerned parents in our community.
Fatal Vision goggles: Fatal Vision goggles simulate the visual impairment caused by alcohol or other drugs. Assistance League members conduct demonstrations/ exercises at local schools to show the underlying risk of impairment.
Journeys: Journeys is a one-on-one mentoring program for at-risk elementary and middle school children as nominated by CISD school counselors. Our adult mentors meet with these students each week during the school year.
Service Learning/Scholarships
In keeping with the mission of Assistance League, we fund 3 scholarships of $1,000 each to graduating high school seniors who exhibit excellence in service to the community. These scholarships are unique in that they are awarded based solely on service.
Assisteens
Established in September 2019, Assisteens is Assistance League of Coppell’s teen auxiliary. When students join Assisteens, they learn the value of volunteerism and become contributing members of the community. Assisteens members determine the charitable programs and volunteer opportunities where they will participate. This gives the members a sense of ownership and excitement over the programs they serve.
Mission
Empower volunteers to transform the lives of children, adults and seniors.
Needs
We need monetary donations to provide new clothing, supplies, groceries and books for students in Coppell ISD. Monetary donations also help us provide scholarships to local high school seniors and fund activities for residents at local senior living centers. If you are interested in being a part of our wonderful organization, we are always looking for new members to help us serve our community.
Over the last school year, we experienced a 50% increase in requests for school clothing and supplies. This increase, coupled with the high number of homeless children needing food support and essential supplies, creates an ongoing community challenge due to high inflation for clothing, supplies and housing. Your support is key for ensuring we can continue to assist these economically disadvantaged youth for the 2024/25 school year.
Equity Statement
Assistance League of Coppell believes it is important for all people in our community, no matter their race, religion or economic situation, to reach their fullest potential. We strive to remove barriers that may cause students to fall behind in school and give them access to clothing, supplies and food so they may succeed.
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Organization Data
Coppell, TX 75019