NCL Donates Supplies to Local Philanthropies

The Capistrano Coast Chapter of the National Charity League (NCL) met on Monday, October 20, to make 56 fleece blankets for children temporarily residing at CHOC Children’s at Mission Hospital and Laura’s House. At the same time, other chapter members donated school supplies and volunteered time onsite at Kinoshita Elementary School helping with various needed school projects. All donated items for this chapter event were provided by the Capistrano Coast NCL members and included blanket kits, school supplies and cash gifts.

The Ronald McDonald Family Room at CHOC Children’s at Mission Hospital offers families food, sleeping rooms, and a place to relax just steps away from their children who are patients in the pediatric, neonatal, or cardiovascular intensive care units within the hospital. CHOC Children’s at Mission Hospital serves as the only dedicated pediatric healthcare facility for families in south Orange County and the surrounding coastal areas. The blankets provided by NCL members will be donated to the families and children that are seeking treatment at the hospital to provide comfort during their time of need.

Laura’s House provides services and shelter to women and children who are victims of domestic violence and abuse. The blankets made by members will help give a sense of security to residents while they are in transition at Laura’s House.

Kinoshita Elementary School is located in San Juan Capistrano and serves students in grades K-5. Donated supplies will go directly to the school and students who need them. Essential projects that were completed by NCL members include gardening, painting, organizing and inventory work.

National Charity League, Inc. is a mother/daughter organization dedicated to serving local philanthropies while fostering the mother/daughter relationship. Mothers and daughters commit to a six year program, from 7th to 12th grade, centered on community service. The members participate in philanthropic work, educational activities, leadership development, and cultural enrichment. The national organization was founded in 1925 by a small group of women in the Los Angeles area.

The Capistrano Coast Chapter of NCL supports 28 charitable organizations throughout our community, some of which include FAM, Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley, Orange County Special Olympics, Women Helping Women, U.S. Military Support, - and JF Shea Therapeutic Riding Center. The Capistrano Coast Chapter of NCL was honored as the Most Outstanding Chapter by its national organization in 2010. The Capistrano Coast Chapter of NCL represents the areas of San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Ladera Ranch and Mission Viejo. For more information, go to www.nclcapistranocoast.org

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Photo of Members with Blankets:

Top, left to right: Laura Cochran, Carina Barad, Brooke Carlisle, Devon Forker

Bottom, left to right: Mia Carillo, Tyler Johnson