The Folsom 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 through 8th grades. The Folsom Chapter is comprised of approximately 175 members who reside or attend school in the Folsom area in 7th through 12th grades.
Folsom Chapter mother-daughter teams volunteered over 3,800 philanthropy hours in the 2022-2023 year for 14 philanthropic organizations in the community, including the City of Folsom, Fat Kitty City, Mercy Housing, Powerhouse Ministries, Snowline Hospice, and Twin Lakes Food Bank.
The chapter also participates in the National Charity League’s National Philanthropy Initiatives supporting the American Heart Association, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Operation Gratitude.
“Connecting hearts, hands and minds so that every community thrives” is the vision of National Charity League. This is accomplished through the NCL core values:
- Strengthening the mother-daughter bond
- Empowering women with the skills and confidence to mentor and lead
- Inspiring a legacy of social awareness
- Providing depth of support in local communities
- Honoring a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Modeling integrity, graciousness, and excellence
“NCL is a fantastic organization that creates genuine opportunities for mothers and daughters to spend time together by volunteering in our community, learning valuable leadership skills, and attending signature events like our Mother-Daughter Tea. We are excited to share this experience with new members in our chapter!” said Stephanie Gibson, NCL Folsom Chapter President.
For more information, prospective members are encouraged to visit the Folsom Chapter’s website at www.nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/folsom or send an email to MembershipFolsom@NCLonline.org.
Membership Drive Details:
- Timeline: Applications for membership are only accepted during the Annual Membership Drive from January 15 – March 1 each year.
- Eligibility: A prospective member shall reside or attend school within the Folsom or surrounding areas and have a daughter currently in 6th through 8th grades.
- Prospective Member Meeting: Interested mothers are encouraged to attend one of the new member information socials which will be held:
- January 18th 7pm
- February 4th 2pm
- February 25 3pm
Completed applications will be due by March 1. To receive an invitation to a Prospective New Member meeting, please contact the chapter at MembershipFolsom@NCLonline.org.
About National Charity League, Inc.
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. By incorporating mission-based programming, National Charity League develops socially responsible community leaders and strengthens the mother-daughter bond through philanthropy, culture and leadership. National Charity League recognizes the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences to meet the needs of the communities it serves.
Currently, the philanthropic organization has over 200,000 members and alumnae in 295 chapters across the nation. Last year, members contributed more than 3 million volunteer hours to more than 6,000 local philanthropy partners and their chapters, resulting in a $68.7 million fiscal impact. National Charity League proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025.
