Volunteerism in the Irvine Community
Assistance League of Irvine, founded in 1990, contributed more than 230,000 service hours by volunteers to the community through our Philanthropic Programs.
During our 2024-2025 fiscal year – Assistance League of Irvine
- Operation School Bell® provided new clothes and shoes to 707 children in need
- College scholarships for $34,500 to Irvine students
- Provided provide clothing and household items to families in crisis
- Assisteens® support to our boys & girls youth auxiliary grades 7-12
For upcoming membership opportunities visit our Become a Member page
Tours and Presentations
Assistance League of Irvine members are happy to conduct tours of our facilities. Call (949) 798-5020 to leave a message. We will contact you regarding a tour.
Volunteers Enriching Lives for a Better Community
Assistance League of Irvine 2023-24 Advisory Council
Advisory Board
Jerome Carrasco – Attorney at Law
Janet Colclaser – City Council Aide, City of Irvine
Madelynn Hirneise – CEO Families Forward
Lee Holmes – Insurance Executive
Erica Negi – Irvine School District Parent
Elissa Oransky – Executive Director of Irvine Valley College Foundation
Karen Orlando – Director of Giving, Irvine Valley College Foundation
Margie Wakeham – Formerly of Families Forward
Assistance League of Irvine 2024-25 Board of Directors
President
Janet Lisle
Vice President Membership
Cris Belli & Susan Ferrari
Vice President Philanthropy
Jill Housky
Vice President Resource Development
Kathleen Nguyen
Vice President Marketing & Communications
Open
Recording Secretary
Susan Mehrtens
Corresponding Secretary
Sharyl Leeds
Treasurer
Clyde Dodge
Assisteens® Liaison
Julie Campbell
Education Chair
Eileen Caldarelli
Strategic Planning
Mary Earl Spencer
Thrift Shop Manager
Rozie Strauss
Parliamentarian
Robin Sprang