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National Charity League The Woodlands Announces Annual Membership Drive

By Shannon Mills | October 2, 2019

THE WOODLANDS, TX – The Woodlands Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), the nation’s premier mother-daughter volunteer organization, has announced its Annual Membership Drive and has begun accepting applications from women with daughters currently in 6th – 9th grades. The Woodlands Chapter, chartered in 1988, is comprised of nearly 300 members who reside in The Woodlands and South Montgomery County.

Mothers and daughters volunteer at Regent Care Bingo every Wednesday. Pictured are several members from NCL The Woodlands Chapter.

Mother-daughter teams of The Woodlands Chapter volunteered approximately 6,000 philanthropy hours in the 2018-2019 year for 18 philanthropic organizations in the community, including Meals on Wheels, Operation Pets Alive, Interfaith of The Woodlands, The Woodlands Children’s Museum, MD Anderson, Montgomery County Women’s Center, YMCA, and many other organizations.

Over the past year, The Woodlands Chapter awarded two scholarships to students through the Joyce Parrish Memorial Scholarship Fund from donations at the annual Tea & Style Show.

“We are excited for the opportunity to welcome new mothers and daughters into our Chapter as we continue to create life-long philanthropists who graciously serve the community,” said Emily Gogineni, The Woodlands Chapter President.

For more information, prospective members are encouraged to visit The Woodlands Chapter’s website at TheWoodlands.NationalCharityLeague.org or send an email to eliserepa@gmail.com.

Membership Drive Details:

Timeline: Applications for membership are only accepted during the Annual Membership Drive from October 1 – January 15 each year.
Eligibility: A prospective member shall reside within The Woodlands or South Montgomery County and have a daughter currently in 6th grade through 9th grade.
Prospective Member Meeting: Interested mothers are encouraged to attend the prospective member meeting on Thursday, October 3rd. To receive an invitation, please contact the Chapter at eliserepa@gmail.com.
Applications: Completed applications are due by January 15.

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, which has grown by nearly 70 percent in the last decade, has over 73,000 members in hundreds of Chapters across the nation. Last year, those members contributed more than 2.7 million volunteer hours to more than 4,000 local philanthropy partners and their Chapters, resulting in a $66 million fiscal impact. National Charity League will proudly celebrate its 95th anniversary in 2020.

For more information or for alumnae interested in reconnecting, visit NationalCharityLeague.org to find a Chapter in your area. There are several chapters in The Woodlands and surrounding communities.