To celebrate 40 years of service in the south Orange County community, the Saddleback Valley Chapter of the National Charity League (NCL), Inc., hosted its annual Day of Giving and Clothing Drive. Donations were collected for 14 Orange County Organizations on March 19, 2025, at the Norman P. Murray Center in Mission Viejo.
“Day of Giving is one of the most meaningful events of our NCL year—a day when every class in our chapter comes together to support local organizations through direct donations of items. Each class is assigned and receives specific requests from the charities they support, and our members thoughtfully respond by collecting and delivering much-needed items—from household goods and hygiene items to comfort items, toys and seasonal gifts. From helping families through South County Outreach and Miracles for Kids, to uplifting seniors at Age Well and Florence Sylvester, to bringing joy to children supported by NEGU and Gigi’s House, every donation represents compassion in action. And this is in addition to the almost 10,000 hours our members volunteered this year in service to these and many other organizations. Day of Giving is a powerful reflection of how our chapter lives out the NCL mission—with generosity, empathy, and a deep commitment to community.” said Dinelli Agarwal, Saddleback Valley’s Chapter President.
It was a memorable event that created a huge impact to local philanthropies. In addition to the generous donations, the Chapter raised over $370 and collected 1,372 pounds of gently used clothes.
The 14 local philanthropies that the Saddleback Valley Chapter’s Day of Giving serves are as follows: Bradley’s Beautiful Bouquets, Cinderella’s Closet, Florence Sylvester Senior Center, Gigi’s Playhouse, Laura’s House, Never Ever Give Up (NEGU), Norman P. Murray, Orange County Rescue Mission (OCRM), Operation Help a Hero (OHH), RSM Community Table, South County Outreach (SCO), Shea Center, Smile Makers, and Team Michelle.
About National Charity League, Inc.
Established in Los Angeles, Calif. in 1925, and incorporated in 1958, National Charity League, Inc. is the premier mother- daughter organization, serving women and their daughters in grades 7-12.
The NCL experience inspires and empowers women to succeed as confident, well-rounded, and socially aware contributors in their communities. Currently, the membership organization has 282 Chapters with more than 200,000 members and alumnae and thrives in 29 states, providing valuable philanthropic, leadership, and cultural experiences to its members. National Charity League, Inc. strives to meet critical needs of local communities through hands-on volunteer support.
For more information on our national organizations, visit the website at saddlebackvalley.nationalcharityleague.org
National Charity League, Inc.’s Saddleback Valley Chapter Celebrating 40 years of Community Support
