{{Short description|National volunteering organization}} {{Infobox organization |name = National Charity League |image = National_Charity_League_logo.svg |map_size = |map_caption = |formation = 1925 |extinction = |type = |headquarters = Costa Mesa, California, U.S. |location = 27 states<ref name=arkansas1/> |membership = 72,000 members in 270 chapters<ref name=arkansas1/> |language = |leader_title = |leader_name = |key_people = |num_staff = |budget = |website = [https://www.nationalcharityleague.org/ nationalcharityleague.org] }}
The '''National Charity League Inc.''' ('''NCL''') is a Costa Mesa, California-based national non-profit organization designed to encourage community service and volunteering opportunities for mothers and their daughters in grades 7–12. Founded in 1925 and incorporated in 1958, the group focuses on community service, leadership development and cultural experiences.<ref name=desert1>{{cite web|url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/2019/11/29/national-charity-league-host-giving-tuesday-drive-palm-desert/4323711002/ |title=National Charity League hosts Giving Tuesday donation drive Dec. 3 in Palm Desert |website=Desert Sun |date=2019-11-29 |accessdate=2019-12-19}}</ref>
As of November 2019, it had over 72,000 members in 27 states, who reportedly contributed more than 2.7 million volunteer hours in 2018.<ref name=arkansas1>{{cite web|url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2019/nov/03/charity-league-advocates-mother-daughte/ |title=Charity League advocates mother-daughter team-up |website=Arkansas Democrat-Gazette |date=2019-11-03 |accessdate=2019-12-19}}</ref><ref name=sandiego1>{{cite web|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/story/2019-11-21/tickets-on-sale-for-national-charity-leagues-holiday-home-tour |title=Tickets on sale for National Charity League's holiday home tour |website=San Diego Union Tribune |date=2019-11-21 |accessdate=2019-12-19}}</ref>
==History== NCL was established in 1925 in Los Angeles, California as "The Charity League".<ref name=nydailynews1>{{cite web|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/sddmt-philanthropy-spotlight-national-charity-league-2009feb26-story.html|title=Philanthropy Spotlight: National Charity League |website=NY Daily News |date=2009-02-26 |accessdate=2019-12-19}}</ref> It was originally founded as a women's organization in support of the American Red Cross.<ref name=santa1>{{cite web|url=https://syvnews.com/lifestyles/valley-s-national-charity-league-warms-hearts-with-new-blanket/article_a5b7b6fd-2eb0-5922-a83f-b210f7a179d6.html |title=Valley's National Charity League warms hearts with new blanket donation to Solvang Festival Theater |website=Santa Ynez Valley News |date=2019-02-26 |accessdate=2019-12-19}}</ref> In 1938 the daughters of the women formed their own group, called the Ticktockers.<ref name=arkansas1/> In 1947, both groups united and started calling themselves the National Charity League.<ref name=arkansas1/> In 1958, the NCL was reorganized and was incorporated.<ref name=star1>{{cite web|url= https://www.star-telegram.com/entertainment/living/liv-columns-blogs/social-eyes/article115951073.html |title=Moms, daughters serve together in new National Charity League chapter |website=Star Telegram |date=2016-11-29 |accessdate=2019-12-19}}</ref>
==Philanthropic activity== The individual NCL chapters partner with local charities to volunteer and hold fundraisers to support the charities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newportbeachindy.com/national-charity-league-juniors-hold-mother-daughter-luncheon/ |title=National Charity League Juniors Hold Mother-Daughter Luncheon |website=Newport Beach Independent |date=2019-04-05 |accessdate=2019-12-19}}</ref><ref name=santa1/><ref name=arkansas1/><ref name=desert1/> The NCL is designed for mothers and their daughters, students in grades 7–12, to volunteer together.<ref name=arkansas1/>
==Operations== As of December 2019, the non-profit's headquarters were in Costa Mesa, CA. As of November 2019, it had over 72,000 members in 270 chapters across 27 states.<ref name=arkansas1/>
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== External links == *{{Official website|https://www.nationalcharityleague.org/}}
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Category:Charities based in California Category:1925 establishments in California Category:Organizations based in Los Angeles Category:Organizations established in 1925