The Basics
Philanthropy
Getting Involved
100

15

What is the minimum number of philanthropic hours that must be completed in a program year?

100
  • Kid’s Meals Inc
  • Meals on Wheels Montgomery County
  • Mercer Botanic Gardens & Mercer Society
  • Montgomery County Food Bank
  • Montgomery County Women’s Center
  • B.E Blessed
  • Operation Gratitude
  • Project Linus

What are some of the non profits the Grand Lillies Chapter supports/works with?

100

Registering yourself and your daughter on the NCL app in the calendar for the desired activity.

What is the first step to start volunteering?

200

10

What is the minimum number of leadership hours that need to be completed in a program year? 

200

Individuals, organizations, or entities that collaborate with NCL, Inc. to support and enhance specific programs or initiatives aligned with our mission. Program partners may contribute through a combination of resources, expertise, in-kind donations, or services rather than direct monetary support

What is a Program Partner?

200

This volunteer activity requires you to sign up on this philanthropy's  website BEFORE you sign up on the calendar. You must also make sure there are spaces for that day on their website before signing up on the NCL calendar. 

If you need to cancel your shift you must do so on BOTH their website and the NCL Calendar.

What is Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP)?

300
  • Disadvantaged children’s agencies
  • Soup kitchens/food pantries
  • Performing arts institutions and programs
  • Convalescent hospitals and senior citizens centers
  • Children’s hospitals
  • Women’s health initiatives
  • Military veterans organization

What are some of the philanthropic areas supported by NCL?

300

The Charity League reorganized and all groups united to become the nation’s first mother-daughter charity, renamed National Charity League (NCL). Mothers chose to name themselves “Patronesses”.

In a major undertaking, Patronesses collected and sent 500 pounds of clothing to the needy overseas in England, Holland, and Belgium.

What happened in September 1947?

300

In order to volunteer at this site one adult, someone 18 years or older must accompany the ticktocker. Also, keep in mind when volunteering at this location: no open toed shoes, no ripped or torn jeans, no mid drift tops. No work out clothes including tight pants, short shorts or short skirts. 

What is the Montgomery County Women's Center: Something Special Resale Store?
400

Sally Martin

Who is the VP of Philanthropy?

400

Nonprofit organizations that NCL, Inc. works in partnership with to extend our reach and significantly increase our impact in local communities around the country through our chapters and their members. These partnerships may include co-branding opportunities, national recognition, and the ability to engage in joint efforts that enhance both the philanthropy partners’ mission, vision and values.

What is a National Partner?

400

When you complete philanthropic activity you are to drop off the completed product to Tiffany Brown-713-647-1152. 

One completed item= 3 hours or 1.5 hours for mother and 1.5 hours for daughter.

What is Project Linus?

500

I donated 3 bags of candy for an activity, where do I enter the hours

This would be considered an in kind donation and you would not receive hour credit for this donation.
500

Business entities that collaborate with NCL, Inc. to support its mission and goals through a formal partnership. This partnership involves a monetary contribution as a core component, which may include sponsorships, grants, donations, or cause-related marketing campaigns. In return, corporate partners may receive opportunities for brand visibility, and community engagement as it is aligned with NCL, Inc.’s values, fostering mutual benefit and shared impact.

What is a corporate partner? 

500

 I will be assigned 2 penalty hours per missed activity which do not count toward my required 15 philanthropy hours.

What happens if I fail to attend the required number of meetings or miss a required activity?