Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan

“The association is organized with members. Membership is open to anyone who wishes to join. New members are recruited through periodic ads in local papers, at special events, and at the organization's thrift store.”

“The association's nominating committee presents a slate of officer candidates to the general memberhip in march. The slate of officer candidates for board positions is then voted on by a voice-vote of all voting members present at the organizations regular april meeting.”

“The general membership elects the officers at the annual april election meeting.”

“The form 990 is first reviewed by the finance committee. Upon approval by the finance committee, the form 990 is then reviewed and approved by the board for filing.”

“The organization's vice president of membership distributes conflict of interest forms to the members with their annual membership renewal packet. The conflict of interest form is required to be completed and signed by all new and or renewing members.”

“The organization's form 990 is available for public inspection upon request at the resale connection office.”

“The organization's volunteer base consists of both members and non-members. Volunteers donated approximately 55,587 hours, with an estimated value of 1,933,872, computed using an estimated hourly rate of 34.79 which is based upon the average hourly earnings of nonagricultural workers, as determined by the us department of labor's bureau of labor statistics, plus 15% for estimated fring benefits.”

“One-2-one program - provides personal tutoring for elementary students to help improve reading skills. Link to creative teaching program - provides funding to teachers for special classroom enrichment projects for students. Assistance league pass it forward program - donates useable clothing to an area church for distribution. Nourishing neighbors - provides, in collaboration with the rochester area neighborhood house food pantry to provide nourishing food to children and families. Community connections program - provides the means to fulfill community needs on a one-time or short-term basis. Scholarships - establishes scholarships at local community colleges to support students struggling with difficult life circumstances.”