Assisteens®

Assistance League founder, Anne Banning, always felt that it was fine to serve youth, but better to let youth serve. So in the 1930's she called on the daughters and granddaughters of Assistance League members to assist in various philanthropic programs.

We are proud to continue to encourage and provide volunteer opportunities for today's youth. The aims of participation are to develop a sense of community responsibility, self-reliance, personal responsibility, poise, public speaking and leadership skills. Assisteens raise money to fund ongoing philanthropic programs to benefit their local community.

Assisteens Auxiliary - Houston

One of thirty-nine auxiliaries nationwide, Assisteens Auxiliary of Assistance League of Houston, was established in February 2002 to provide opportunities for our youth to volunteer their time and talents in the greater Houston area. Assisteens actively participate in local community programs and Assistance League of Houston philanthropic programs. These programs include working in the Thrift Shop, assisting with Operation School Bell® , and greeting guests at "Assistance League of Houston, Celebrates Texas Art" and the annual Spring Gala.

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2009-2010 Assisteens

Becoming an Assisteen

Membership in Assisteens Auxiliary is open to high school students in 9th through 12th grades. Annual membership dues are $35. Click here to download the membership application, consent and release forms.

Five meetings are held each year, August through April. The business meeting, conducted according to parliamentary procedure, is followed by philanthropic program work. Programs vary each year and are voted on by the membership.

Recent philanthropic programs include:

  • Operation School Bell - Assisting with the filling of uniform requests by assembling Operation School Bell packages
  • Celebration of Giving - Making and filling holiday stockings for patients and their families at Texas Children's Hospital
  • Senior Care - Caroling during the holidays at Clarewood House Assisted Living Home
  • Care Packages - Donating, packaging and mailing supplies to US military troops serving in the Middle East

For additional information you may email adminassist@assistanceleaugehou.org or call 713-526-7983, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.