LAMORINDA WEEKLY | National Charity League Class of 2012


First row seated: Savannah Ryder, Caitlin Cunningham, Paige Williams. Seated around chairs: Katie DeWitt, Grace Whittom, Hannah Perkins, Kathleen Stanaro. Third row: Meredith Collett, Clare Durant, Shannon Burke, Lindsay Raftis. Fourth row: Samantha Reneau, Kimi Klein, Jenna Haufler, Annie Odell, Caitlin Noll, Daelyn Chase. Fifth row: Annalise Baer, Megan Freeman, Erin Byrne. Sixth row: Kellen Scanlan, Kelly Noah, Lizzie Newman, Kelly Leonard Photo James Fidelibus

National Charity League, Inc. is a mother-daughter non-profit organization dedicated to serving local communities. Nationally, there are over 168 chapters committed to fostering the mother-daughter relationship through philanthropic, leadership and cultural activities. The Lamorinda Chapter was organized in 1989 and has members from Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda. Participation begins in 7th grade and continues through the senior year, culminating in celebrations at the Claremont Resort and Hotel in the spring. This years class of 2012 celebrated on Sunday March 11, 2012. The girls are honored for their many hours of philanthropic work volunteering at The American Cancer Society, California Shakespeare, Youth Homes, Smiley Dog and Special Olympics among others.

For membership information, please visit www.nationalcharityleague.org These volunteer activities initiate a lifelong commitment to community service and deepen the bond between mother and daughter through these shared activities.