Helping Our Community Since 1985

Focusing on Literacy, Scholarships & Community Needs

Dear Friends of Assistance League of Inland North County,

As we close out a remarkable fiscal year, I’m filled with deep gratitude and pride for all we’ve accomplished—because of you.

Thanks to your generous support, belief in our mission, and shared commitment to our

community, this has been a year of exceptional growth and impact. Because of you,

lives were touched, families were supported, and thousands in our community felt the

care and compassion behind everything we do.

Please click to see our Annual Report, but below are just a few highlights:

Donations and grants increased by 21%
Thrift shop income, which supplies the majority of our revenue, increased;

as a result, we increased funding to our programs, allowing us to serve more

individuals in need

We welcomed 28 new members and community volunteers, and our Assisteens® Auxiliary welcomed 6 new members
We celebrated 40 years of community impact with a joyful open house and

fundraiser that both honored our legacy and laid the groundwork for a bright

future

Most importantly, over 20,600 individuals in our community were served, thanks

to the incredible contribution of our volunteers, who dedicated more than 29,500

volunteer hours last fiscal year

These numbers tell a powerful story, but they only begin to capture the heart behind our

mission. Whether you gave time, made a financial contribution, donated items to our

thrift shop, or simply cheered us on—you made an impact. Because of you, children

had clothes for school, seniors felt less isolated, unhoused graduating seniors had

access to basic needs, college students in need received scholarships, and hope was

restored in countless ways.

As we begin this new fiscal year, we’re excited to continue building on this momentum

with a dedicated and passionate team at the helm. I’m proud to introduce our 2025

Board of Directors, who will lead us forward with vision, compassion, and a deep

commitment to our mission:

President - Jorgine Ellerbrock

President Elect - Madeline Gartner

1st VP Programs - Mandy Ellis

2nd VP Resource Dev.- Carole Comeau

3rd VP Membership - Pam Yeomans

Recording Secretary - Dianne Steiger

Treasurer - Peter Roberts

Education - Debbie Cagle

Strategic Planning - Connie Etheridge

Public Relations- Pam Ross

Operations - Nita Hutsell

Thrift Shop - Sue McLaughlin

Assisteens® Coordinator - Judy Davis and Sue Walsh

Gratefully,

Jorgine Ellerbrock

president@alincesc.org

OPERATION SCHOOL BELL

Because of You we have been able to continue one of our most favorite programs. Operation School Bell (OSB) provides new clothing for children in grades TK - 12th in cooperation with Assisteens, Rotary Club, and JCPenney store employees.

Twice a year, families and their children are invited to shop for clothing at a designated time and place. They are given an amount of money to spend, and oh, what fun they have picking out new clothes and shoes! The excitement on their faces is so rewarding. I think our ALINC volunteers have as much fun as the kids and families. Everyone agrees that Co-chairmen Marolyn Miglin and Linda Schafer have done a GREAT job with this very rewarding program.

STREET FAIR

Did you see our booth at the Escondido Street Festival on Grand Ave? No! Well watch for us on Sunday, October 19, 2025 (10 am–6pm). ALINC and our Assisteens® will participate, showcasing our programs and community involvement. Our volunteers will be giving away free children’s books, brochures outlining our programs, as well as our very popular “Spin the Wheel” game for children's prizes. We’d love to see you there!

THRIFT SHOP

Do your kids need new clothes for school? You won’t find better prices than at our thrift store. Bring in your gently worn clothing and get new gently worn clothing at the lowest price in town. You might even find something for yourself. Shop hours are Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donations are accepted on the same days from 10-2. Check our website for updates due to holidays.

JOIN US!

Looking for a fun way to volunteer and help the community? Look no more. ALINC is an all-volunteer organization that helps children and families in need within our community. Check out:

Our website

Call 760-746-7532 or

email info@alincesc.org.

We’d love to have you be a part of us.

ASSISTEENS

Assisteens® is an auxiliary branch of Assistance League® providing volunteer and leadership opportunities to teens in grades 6 through 12. The ALINC group had a very busy year!

Along with keeping up with their schoolwork, they donated 423 volunteer hours to the following projects:

Provided 50 sack lunches and hygiene kits for the homeless at Interfaith
Worked in the Thrift Shop on Saturdays
Prepared 50 holiday bags for senior citizens at Windsor Gardens, plus a Valentine's Day Party
Donated school supplies for 50 HeadStart students
Collected food at Thanksgiving and adopted a family of 4 for Christmas with Interfaith
Served as ambassadors for the Walk for Animals with Humane Society
Conducted a Cultural Fair where members shared items from their backgrounds.

These young people are from several schools including Orange Glen High; Escondido High; Hidden Valley Middle School and Classical Charter High School. All of these activities were accomplished under the expert guidance of adult co-chairs. We look forward to seeing these young people in action in the Fall.

Ways To Get Involved

VOLUNTEER Become a Member or Community Volunteer - Click Here for more information.

DONATE Consider making a donation to help us achieve our mission through our philanthropic programs. Click DONATE Online or visit the Donate Page on our website for other ways to donate.

FORWARD our eNews to your friends & family, click "Forward to a Friend" at the bottom of the page. They can subscribe by clicking the "Join our Mailing List" button at the bottom of the page.

SHOP Our Thrift & Consignment Shop is the Chapter’s main fundraiser for our community service programs. Click Here for more information about our Shop including location, hours and how to donate your gently used clothing and other items. Visit our Facebook page for Shop special sales announcements.

Did you know we also sell on ebay?

Check out our ebay merchandise at Assistanceleagueescondido & Assistleagueescondido