About Us

Serving Downey Since 1953

Welcome to the Assistance League Downey informational center. We have been serving the citizens of Downey since 1953. We started with 10 amazing women led by our first president Jane Strang who served from 1953–1955.

Today we have grown to 155 hard working members who volunteer over 19,400 hours annually and support over 4,200 individuals. We have volunteer and membership opportunities for men and women of all ages as well as high school students.

We are a chapter of the National Assistance League and are proud of our efforts to support the people of Downey.

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Mission & Vision

Our Vision

Assistance League Engages and Empowers Volunteers to Strengthen Our Communities.

Our Mission

The specific charitable purposes of this corporation are to promote and empower committed member volunteerism in local communities while building relationships that expand brand awareness of National Assistance League and its Chapters.

National Assistance League supports our Chapters with education, coaching, resources, advocacy, and networking.

A Legacy of Service in Downey

1953
The Service League Begins

Ten women met to combine their efforts in forming a philanthropic group that soon became The Service League.

1955–58
Las Sievas

The group became a probationary auxiliary of Assistance League of Southern California and later became Las Sievas, meaning “Those Who Serve.”

1975
Assistance League Downey

Las Sievas received chapter status and officially became Assistance League Downey.

The organization purchased the building at 11026 Downey Avenue for a thrift shop and meeting place. Meetings eventually moved to the Casa De Parley Johnson Estate.

1976
Assisteens of Downey

Las Chicas became an auxiliary of Assistance League Downey and is now known as Assisteens of Downey.

Board of Directors