What is National Charity League?

National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) is a national mother-daughter organization that seeks to uphold and instill the values inherent in philanthropy, culture and education. NCL grandmothers, mothers and daughters accomplish this three-fold mission by participating as volunteers for various charities and organizations, attending events, and seeking out learning experiences within our communities.

NCL Mission Statement

To foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences.

NCL History

The history of National Charity League, Inc. can be traced back to 1925 when a small group of women in Los Angeles, California, interested in philanthropic work, met together and called themselves The Charity League. 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. In 1938, so many daughters had become involved that they decided to form their own group, choosing the name, Ticktockers. In 1947, these groups united to become the first mother-daughter charity and took their present name, National Charity League.

Today, National Charity League, Inc.'s membership stands at a healthy 33,000 plus, with 140 Chapters located in 15 states. Our Chapters are geographically divided into 5 Regions across the United States and further divided into 14 Districts. A 17 member volunteer Board of Directors that meets 5 times a year governs NCL, Inc. A full time paid Executive Director and a National Headquarters, located in Costa Mesa, California became a reality in 2006.

Through its philanthropic projects, NCL provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for mothers (Patronesses) and daughters (Ticktockers) to improve the lives of others while enhancing their own relationships and potentials. NCL provides an environment for focused learning, discovery, charity and supportive growth for young women during their adolescent years. Mothers collectively embracing their daughters through NCL, with love and commitment, help to ensure these young femaile leaders will stand solidly today and into the future.