Local charity group holds Day of Service

Wheeler Mission is one of nine local organizations that partnered with the Crossroads Chapter of the National Charity League for the Chapter’s second annual Day of Service. (Photo provided)

On Oct. 26, the Crossroads Chapter of National Charity League (NCL) held its second annual Day of Service. Throughout Hamilton and Marion counties, 132 mother and daughter volunteers participated, collectively donating 357 volunteer hours in a single day.

“While we serve alongside our daughters throughout the year, this day is really special as we come together as a chapter on one day to make an even greater difference in our local community,” said Kim Harvey, president of the Crossroads Chapter. “It’s inspiring to see what we can do to positively impact our community when we all work together!”

Philanthropic partners for this event include some truly impactful organizations:

  • Open Doors of Westfield
  • Maple Park Village
  • Sander’s Glen
  • The O’Conner House
  • Westfield Washington Township Parks and Recreation
  • Blankets from Joe / IU Health Foundation
  • American Heart Association
  • Wheeler Mission
  • Indy Honor Flight

NCL is the nation’s most distinctive, well-respected mother-daughter membership organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. NCL Crossroads is the first NCL chapter in Indiana, established in 2016.

About NCL

NCL promotes civic awareness by considering the local community’s needs and selecting appropriate non-profit organizations to serve. Each chapter then supports its philanthropic partners through hands-on volunteer activities. NCL, Inc. is unique because of its multigenerational membership and its mission-focused program, “The NCL Experience,” which inspires and empowers women and their daughters to become confident, well-rounded and socially aware contributors in their communities. For more than 90 years, NCL, Inc. has been developing women leaders through volunteerism and supporting philanthropies in local communities throughout the nation. NCL, Inc. was established in Los Angeles, Calif., in 1925 and incorporated in 1958. Visit nationalcharityleague.org to learn more.