Assistance League of MID-Missouri

“The organization's membership totaled 318 at may 31, 2024.”

“Officers/board of directors are elected by the organization's membership.”

“Decisions subject to the approval of members include the election of officers/governing board, budget, budget amendments, and changes to the organization's bylaws, standing rules, or policies.”

“The assistance league of mid-missouri is a chartered chapter of the national assistance league. This chapter is governed by established bylaws.”

“Prior to filing, the 990 is first sent to the finance committee for review and acceptance, and then to the board for acceptance. Once it is accepted by the 2 bodies, it is electronically filed with the irs.”

“Copies of the conflict of interest policy are available in the organization's office and on the almm.org member pages. All members sign an ackowledgement that they have read and agree to abide by the conflict of interest policy.”

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request. The organization's annual report and financial documents are available to the public on the assistance league of mid-missouri website.”

“Mission continued - assistance league of mid-missouri, a chapter of national assistance league and an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, puts caring and commitment into action through unique community-based philanthropic programs; serves as a community resource to adults and children in need; and provides opportunities for local community volunteerism while developing leadership skills. A volunteer organization of around 300 members who develop, implement and fund ten programs to meet identified needs of children and families within the local community. Money is primarily raised through thrift shop sales, membership dues, and donations. The organization promotes volunteerism and encourages members to use/develop leadership skills to benefit the organization, its mission, and the community.”

“Assault survivor kits- chapter purchases hygiene items and distributes them along with new clothes at emergency rooms to victims of violence and sexual assault. Project began in 1994 and since then, we have distributed over 1,900 kits to local hospitals. Bundles for babies- chapter provides clothing, blankets and diapers to newborns in need when they leave the hospital. 326 were distributed this year at a cost of 20,129; over the course of more than 10 years since the program began, a total of 6,571 bundles have been distributed. Kaboodle kits- chapter members distribute health and hygiene products to children, families, senior citizens and veterans in need. This year we packaged 10,000 kits, at a cost of 57,092. Over the past 30 years, we have purchased, packed and distributed 85,534 hygiene kits. Operation share- since 2009, the chapter shares our resources with other mid-missouri agencies. If an item is donated to us that is not suitable for our needs, we work to find another local agency that can use the resource. This year 2,933 boxes or bags of clothing, shoes or household items were given to local agencies. There were 150 vouchers distributed to ten agencies, and redeemed at upscale resale by their clients. Parent packs and beyond- since 1997, the chapter has provided daniel boone regional library with books on pregnancy, fetal development, childbirth and baby names, an exercise video, and prenatal brochure. These packs are available to expectant mothers for check out through the library. During the current fiscal year, 932 packs were borrowed through the library. The beyond portion was added a few years ago to encourage children to be read to or read 1000 books before kindergarten program. This year 817 children were recipients. Women in transition- the chapter supports the needs of women and their children, who are survivors of domestic or sexual assault, as they transition from a violent situation to a safe and stable life and home environment. There was a total of 673 recipients during this fiscal year. Outreach-the chapter distributes one-time grants to various community organizations that have specific needs not addressed through existing programs. This year nine (9) grants totaling 8,400 were awarded.”