History of National Charity League
In 1925, a small group of women interested in philanthropic work founded the Charity League in Los Angeles, California. They worked quietly doing Red Cross work, making layettes and assembling and delivering baskets of food to the hungry at holiday times. Sometimes they brought their daughters with them. By 1938, so many daughters had become involved that they decided to form their own group. They called themselves the Ticktockers. In 1947, these groups united to become the first mother-daughter charity organization and took their present name, National Charity League.
NCL was reorganized and incorporated as National Charity League, Inc. in 1958. National Charity League, Inc. is comprised of over 156 Chapters in 16 states nationwide with over 40,000 members. It is the only mother-daughter volunteer organization of its kind serving local communities together.
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National Charity League, Inc. - Pasadena Area Chapter
National Charity League, Pasadena Area Chapter was founded in 1998 and is part of a national organization which fosters mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural awareness.
NCL Pasadena Area Chapter is comprised of Patronesses (mothers) and Ticktockers (daughters) who work together to address the philanthropic needs of the Pasadena area community. Together they participate in cultural and educational activities based on an age-appropriate Six-Year Plan designed to develop philanthropy experience, leadership skills and cultural awareness. Ticktockers are organized by grade level from 7th thru 12th grade and are led by Patroness leaders (Grade Level Advisors) who coordinate meetings, activities and philanthropic participation around the organization’s Six-Year Plan. Patronesses gather together monthly at Chapter-wide meetings devoted to the business of the Chapter (philanthropy work, educational programs and leadership opportunities).
The Pasadena Area Chapter carefully considers local community needs and seeks to fulfill them through participation in philanthropic work. Patronesses and Ticktockers fulfill an annual philanthropy hours’ requirement and Chapter participation requirements.
The Senior Presentation Program is the finale to the six years of the young women's charitable endeavors and the mother-daughter relationship fostered through National Charity League. The program includes the Senior Mothers’ Tribute Luncheon, the Senior Recognition segment of the NCL Tea, and the Formal Senior Presentation at the Chapter's Rose Gala.