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GuideStar Recognition for Assistance League of Northern Virginia

Non Profit maintains Gold Participant status

Assistance League® of Northern Virginia, a 100% volunteer-driven nonprofit organization, has earned and maintained Gold Participant Status since 2013. This leading symbol of nonprofit transparency and accountability is presented by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. The designation means that Assistance League, through its membership in the GuideStar Exchange, has completed GuideStar’s thorough and exhaustive process of information sharing. One criterion for achieving this high rating relates to the nonprofit’s annual expenses. In recent years, an average of 87 percent of Assistance League’s total revenue has gone toward supporting its mission to transform lives and strengthen community. Assistance League is proud to be recognized for this stewardship and its exceptional level of transparency.

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