Assistance League of Coppell

Assistance League of Coppell is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has transformed lives and strengthened the Coppell community for over 25 years through philanthropic programs for local youth and senior citizens.   Our chapter includes both adult members and Assisteens, an 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 3,000 local youth and senior citizens! 

Assistance League of Coppell supports the 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 new 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

Assistance League supports two assisted living centers in the community (River Oaks, St. Joseph’s) through weekly visits in which we serve donuts and facilitate crossword puzzle games to maintain cognitive skills for residents.  We also provide seasonal gift bags and participate in group crafting events for residents.  

Youth Today
Youth Today programs are aimed at teaching children how to make good choices by supporting and encouraging healthy lifestyles.

School Sponsored Events: Assistance League provides support to various CISD events promoting safe lifestyles.  For example, this year we are pleased to be a co-sponsor of a CISD program featuring Jermaine Galloway (known as the “Tall Cop”), a nationally recognized expert who will speak with students and parents on the risk associated with drug and alcohol abuse. 

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 volunteers meet with these students throughout the school year. 

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.      

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 community services they provide.