Assistance League of Wichita
Day of Caring, Books for Young Readers

February 26 to March 31, 2024

Help support the young patients of Wichita’s Hunter Health Clinics
by providing them with multicultural and bilingual picture books and easy readers for Pre-K – 3rd grade.

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Assistance League of Wichita
Thrift Store

Volunteers earn PhDs in retail

The Active Age magazine
By Joe Stumpe | October 26, 2023

Assistance League of Wichita Thrift Shop

Regular Shopping Days:

TUESDAY – 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.
THURSDAY – 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. *
SATURDAY – 10 A.M. – 2 P.M.

* We are now open until 5 PM on Thursdays!

Location: 2431 E. Douglas, Wichita KS

Weekly Sales Flyer: Click Here

Donations Accepted
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

NO CHRISTMAS ITEMS
UNTIL LATER IN THE YEAR

THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.

For information about
delivering donations:
Call 316-687-6107


We welcome gently used home goods, furniture,
linens, books, toys & more
(No electronics)

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO TURN AWAY ITEMS.

NEW - 2022-2023 Annual Report

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2022-23 Statistics

$182

thousand dollars returned to Wichita Area

3

thousand people served in Wichita Community

21

thousand hours volunteered
$651,000 value

119

5-year thousand volunteer hours
$3,164,000 value

ABOUT US

Assistance League of Wichita is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is transforming lives and strengthening our community through philanthropic programs in Wichita. Member volunteers are dedicated to ongoing support and a long-term presence in the community through hand-on involvement an innovative philanthropic programs.

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PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS

We have four philanthropic programs which support the Wichita community.

  • Operation School Bell provides school clothing and basic hygiene items to school children in need.
  • Scholarships provides needed financial aid to individuals wanting to attend WSU Tech and Butler County Community College.
  • Assault Survivor Kits provides basic clothing and hygiene kits to victims of sexual assault.
  • Bear Hugs provides teddy bears, totes and journals to child victims of violence
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THRIFT SHOP

The Thrift Shop is our primary source of funding for our philanthropic programs.  We are proud of our reputation as one of the best boutique-style and friendliest thrift shops.  Our members work hard to make sure the merchandise is always good quality, clean, and priced fairly.

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EVENTS AND NEWS

We sponsor several events throughout the year to support our philanthropic programs and to engage the community.

  • Day of Caring – In February we support a local endeavor to help those in need.
  • Action Week – In August we distribute books through our partner Hunter Health Clinic and clothing through Operation School Bell to students from USD 259.
  • OPEN Streets ICT – In September the Thrift Shop is open and supports this Douglas Design District event.
  • Gingerbread Village – In November we partner with Exploration Place for a community event that provides gingerbread house kits for all attendees.
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VOLUNTEER

Become a member! Join an incredible group of volunteers dedicated to making a difference in your local community. Assistance League of Wichita is now welcoming new members at any time.

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DONATE

There are many ways that you can support us.

  • Individual Donations
  • Honor Family and Friends
  • Honor Alumni Class (such as WEST HIGH Class of 1970)
  • Grants from Corporations and Foundations
  • Non-cash Donations
  • Thrift Shop Donations
  • Fundraisers
  • Philanthropic Funds
  • On-line Shopping
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