About Us
Who We Are
Assistance League of El Paso is a 100% all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that puts caring and commitment into action through philanthropic programs in El Paso County. Assistance League of El Paso is funded through our Thrift Shop, grants, fundraising, and donations from the public.
Our Thrift Shop is staffed and managed entirely by member volunteers, and is open M,W,F & Sat 10am-3pm. Tax-deductible donations are always welcome and can be delivered M,W, TH,F, & Sat., from 10am-2pm.
Donations to Assistance League of El Paso help fund all our programs for women and children.
When it All Began
History of Assistance League of El Paso
Assistance League of EL Paso started in January of 1967 when National Assistance League® invited 40 interested women to hear the story of National Assistance League. In March of that year Mrs. Louis Scott hosted a “Sherry Sip” as an orientation for prospective members. On June 15, 1967 an installation luncheon was held and El Paso Assistance Guild was formed. National Assistance League mentor charged the guild to grow from 24 to 50 members, set a major philanthropy project and start fundraising to support the project. In 1970 we became the 50th chapter of National Assistance League. We now have over 100 members, support 7 philanthropic programs, and raise funds with our thrift store, several fundraisers each year and grant writing. For 57 years we have been, as quoted in June of 1969 by the El Paso Times, “the hardest working group of women in town”.
Our Board
Dedicated Volunteers
2026-2027 Board Members
Our Advisory Council
2026-2027 Advisory Council Members
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John Birkelbach
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Rick Cabrera
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Gilbert (Tres) Hendrix
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Ceci Miles Mulvihill
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Rhea Tarin
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Joyce Wilson
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Sharon Butterworth
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Frank Lopez
Reports