About Us
We assist those in need in the Santa Clarita Valley through our philanthropic programs.
We serve students in all 55 public schools and College of the Canyons.
We also help families and seniors through our Community Outreach Programs.
History
In 1989, Cindy Anderson, our founding member, went to La Cañada to visit her mother-in-law. At that visit, she was introduced to the local chapter of Assistance League and witnessed the positive impact that their philanthropic programs had upon the community.
Cindy wanted this for her own community of Santa Clarita. She gathered a few friends, and through her leadership and their hard work, Assistance League of Santa Clarita was born.
Teddy Bear Patrol, our first program, has been comforting those in crisis or distress since 1989. For over 30 years we have been providing bears to first responders to distribute when they are called to an emergency.
Our first Operation School Bell® program, funded with money that was raised through garage sales, provided new shoes for Newhall Elementary School students in need. Today, our Operation School Bell Program has grown to provide benefits to underserved students in transitional kindergarten through twelfth grade at every school in our valley.
Our chapter currently has over 200 members with vast experience and skills, furthering the success of our chapter.
Resale Store
Assistance League of Santa Clarita has managed a resale store that is the primary source of funding for our philanthropic programs since 1999.
Our store is staffed entirely by members who have contributed over 950,000 volunteer hours. We pay no salaries, as we are a 100% all-volunteer organization.
We are committed to providing the maximum funds possible to meet increasing needs in the Santa Clarita Valley.
2026 - 2027
Elected Officers
President
Melanie Cotterell
3rd VP Philanthropic
Yvonne Mojica
Marketing
Joanne Greene
Strategic Planning
Jan Ladd
1st VP Membership
Debbie Link
Secretary
Lisa Anderson
Finance
Sharon Eichten
Resale Store
Melissa Townsend
2nd VP Resource Development
Laura Simpson
Treasurer
Melinda Edwards
Technology
Juan Vela
Assisteens®
Pam McGeary
President
Melanie Cotterell
1st VP Membership
Debbie Link
2nd VP Resource Development
Laura Simpson
3rd VP Philanthropic
Yvonne Mojica
Secretary
Lisa Anderson
Treasurer
Melinda Edwards
Marketing
Joanne Greene
Finance
Sharon Eichten
Technology
Juan Vela
Strategic Planning
Jan Ladd
Resale Store
Melissa Townsend
Assisteens®
Pam McGeary
Transforming Lives • Strengthening Community
Assistance League of Santa Clarita
Helping the families of the Santa Clarita Valley.
Assistance League of Santa Clarita is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) corporation.
Discover how transforming lives and strengthening our community can do the same for you!
Transforming Lives • Strengthening Community
Assistance League of Santa Clarita
Helping the families of the Santa Clarita Valley.
Assistance League of Santa Clarita is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) corporation.
Discover how transforming lives and strengthening our community can do the same for you!
Your destination for shopping
Assistance League
Resale Store
26045 Bouquet Canyon Road
Visit our store staffed by our volunteer members. It is a fun place to find useful household items, clothing, toys, books and more, all at affordable prices.
Shop often as our merchandise changes daily!
