The National Charity League Inc. (NCL) is a Costa Mesa, California-based national non-profit organization designed to encourage community service and volunteering opportunities for mothers and their daughters in grades 7–12. Founded in 1925 and incorporated in 1958, the group focuses on community service, leadership development and cultural experiences.[2]
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| Formation | 1925 |
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| Headquarters | Costa Mesa, California, U.S. |
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Membership | 72,000 members in 270 chapters[1] |
| Website | nationalcharityleague.org |
As of November 2019, it had over 72,000 members in 27 states, who reportedly contributed more than 2.7 million volunteer hours in 2018.[1][3]
History
editNCL was established in 1925 in Los Angeles, California as "The Charity League".[4] It was originally founded as a women's organization in support of the American Red Cross.[5] In 1938 the daughters of the women formed their own group, called the Ticktockers.[1] In 1947, both groups united and started calling themselves the National Charity League.[1] In 1958, the NCL was reorganized and was incorporated.[6]
Philanthropic activity
editThe individual NCL chapters partner with local charities to volunteer and hold fundraisers to support the charities.[7][5][1][2] The NCL is designed for mothers and their daughters, students in grades 7–12, to volunteer together.[1]
Operations
editAs of December 2019, the non-profit's headquarters were in Costa Mesa, CA. As of November 2019, it had over 72,000 members in 270 chapters across 27 states.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h "Charity League advocates mother-daughter team-up". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. 2019-11-03. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
- ^ a b "National Charity League hosts Giving Tuesday donation drive Dec. 3 in Palm Desert". Desert Sun. 2019-11-29. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
- ^ "Tickets on sale for National Charity League's holiday home tour". San Diego Union Tribune. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
- ^ "Philanthropy Spotlight: National Charity League". NY Daily News. 2009-02-26. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
- ^ a b "Valley's National Charity League warms hearts with new blanket donation to Solvang Festival Theater". Santa Ynez Valley News. 2019-02-26. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
- ^ "Moms, daughters serve together in new National Charity League chapter". Star Telegram. 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
- ^ "National Charity League Juniors Hold Mother-Daughter Luncheon". Newport Beach Independent. 2019-04-05. Retrieved 2019-12-19.