National Charity League steps in to help We Care in Los Alamitos

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The Southcoast chapter of the National Charity League has announced it will assist WeCare of Los Alamitos fulfill its philanthropic goals. Courtesy photo

More than 75 members of the National Charity League, Inc., South Coast Chapter (NCL, Inc.), together worked toward the goal of exceeding last year’s outreach efforts at We Care in Los Alamitos. We Care is one of 19 Philanthropies that are supported by the South Coast Chapter of NCL.

“As one of our most cherished community partners, NCL South Coast is passionate about serving We Care,” said Sheila Totorp, President. “Being able to provide meals and groceries around the holidays for the deserving families We Care supports is such a special way to impart in our daughters the generosity of the season.”

The mother and daughter members of NCL, Inc. collectively contributed more than 560 hours to We Care in Los Alamitos to shop and package food items for families in need this holiday season. Mothers and daughters shopped on two separate days at the Stater Brother’s grocery store in Long Beach. Food was provided for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, as well as items for the remainder of the weeks. South Coast Chapter is proud of its collective impact in serving its community. Each member contributed in a variety of areas. Along with the most recent efforts, NCL suppled Easter meals for families working with case manager, 36 backpacks with school supplies, and provides monetary donation through the philanthropic recipient grant process in the amount of $7,000. Mother and Daughters pairs also volunteer at We Care’s annual fundraiser in April.

“I have worked with NCL for the past 14 years. Their willingness to work with We Care allows us to better promote the welfare of others,” said Rob Lowenberg, Executive Director for We Care. “Thank you NCL for believing in the We Care mission, helping us meet the needs and improving the quality of life for our clients.”

Established in Los Angeles, California in 1925, and incorporated in 1958, National Charity League, Inc. is the nation’s premier mother-daughter non-profit organization. Through mission-based programming, National Charity League develops socially responsible community leaders and strengthens the mother-daughter bond. The core program includes leadership development, community service, and cultural experiences.

Currently, the philanthropic organization has over 72,000 members in hundreds of chapters across the nation.  Having grown by nearly 70 percent in the last decade, those members contributed more than 2.7 million volunteer hours to more than 4,000 local philanthropy partners last year alone, resulting in a $66 million fiscal impact. National Charity League will proudly celebrate its 95th anniversary in 2020.

WE CARE is a non-profit organization that pools the resources of the community to meet the emergency needs of families and individuals such as rental assistance, utility assistance, therapy services, food, personal care items, and more.

WE CARE of Los Alamitos is a family support center sponsored by local churches, community groups, corporations and concerned citizens. We serve families, veterans, and senior citizens residing in the areas of Northwest Orange County including the cities of Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Rossmoor, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Cypress and Stanton.

Financial contributions to WE CARE are tax-deductible. Our Tax Identification Number is 501(c)(3) #33-0487729