Welcome to Assistance League of Greater Wilmington

Transforming Lives • Strengthening Community

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that is transforming lives and strengthening community through our philanthropic programs that serve the Greater Wilmington area.  Our local chapter is one of 120 chapters of National Assistance League that started in Los Angeles in the early 1900s.

All funds raised are used to serve the people of New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties.
Since 2008, our chapter’s Philanthropic Programs have given over over $2,394,000 to help those in need.

Thank you for your support!

Grant Application Forms and Information for
Links to Learning Awards

Principals at 37 schools were informed by email on August 15, 2024, that their educators are eligible to apply for Links To Learning grant awards. These schools are served by the Assistance League Operation School Bell® program. Only educators from these schools are eligible.

To access the 2024 -2025 files, please click on each link below. Please print the 2024 Grant Request Instructions for reference to assure a complete package is submitted.  Application deadline is Saturday, October 19, 2024.

2024-2025 Grant Agreement
2024-2025 Financial Report
2024-2025 Project Evaluation Form

 

2024 Grant Request Instructions
2024 Grant Request Information Form
2024 Grant Request Application Form

We are Assistance League


Welcome to the 2024-2025
Assistance League of Greater Wilmington
Board of Directors

Still Helping…Always Caring

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CLOTHE – EDUCATE – FEED – INSPIRE

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Philanthropic Programs

Operation School Bell®

Operation School Bell  is the national philanthropic program. Children in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties receive new clothing, school supplies and books to enhance self-esteem, promote learning, and encourage regular school attendance.

Links to Learning

Links to Learning is a program in which monetary awards are provided to educators to enhance the school curriculum and stimulate creative thinking in a variety of situations within the classroom setting.

Operation Seniors

This program presents a monthly social activity to seniors in low-income retirement facilities. Our chapter also supports the Grandparents Support Network through programs including the distribution of clothing and supplies to the children and hosting a holiday dinner for the grandparents.

Slightly Off Key Stringalongs

Slightly Off Key Stringalongs is a ukulele, rhythm instrument and singing group of members who present music programs at assisted living and long-term care facilities in our community.

Operation SECU Family House

SECU Family House is an overnight facility for out-of-town patients receiving medical care at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center. We help to maintain their gardens and occasionally provide special meals.

Operation Scholar Support

We provide scholarships to students at Cape Fear Community College and Brunswick Community College.

Operation Teddy Bear

We provide teddy bears to children receiving treatment at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center and other facilities.

Learn More About Our Philanthropic Programs

Our Statistics

79%

Return to Community

GIVING

40,000+

People Served This Year

CARING

32,000+

Volunteer Hours

SERVICE

In 2020, Assistance League marked 85 years of serving those in need in 120 communities across the country.   Operation School Bell® is the signature philanthropic program, serving local communities by providing clothing and supplies as well as helping meet the health, hunger and literacy needs of those served. Our culture is one of inclusion for all as we work hard to effectively serve our community’s needs. Chapters individually identify and engage with community partners to advance our commitment to transform lives and strengthen community. Assistance League strives to provide an equitable, safe and supportive presence in our communities.

Serving New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties since 2008