About Us
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
THE YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN LEAGUE, INC., founded in 1959 is a non profit 501(c)(3) community service organization marching enthusiastically toward the future. The League works to sponsor and support those activities that both model and represent the Deity of God. Dignity, service, graciousness and charity are hallmarks of the League, with a motto of“Others Rather Than Self.” The ladies of the League, known asSisters, give freely and joyfully of their time, talents, and resources for the spiritual, moral, and physical uplifting of their brothers and sisters whenever the need arises. They have high ideals and religious principles that were initiated by the twelve dedicated Christian women who founded this God-loving organization.They are confident that this legacy will imprint the sands of time as they are ordained to influence the lives of sisters as they join this League fostering God’s work.
PLEDGE
God has created me to do Him some definite service.He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another.I have my mission.I have a part in a great work.I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons.He has not created me for naught!I shall do good.I shall do his work.Adapted
PRAYER
Dear Lord, Help us live from day to day in such a self forgetting way, that even when we kneel to pray, our prayers will be for others. Others,Lord, yes others, let this our motto be, that even when we kneel to pray, our prayers will be for others.
COMMITMENT TO OTHERS
The League’s commitment to others has enabled the successful completion of many projects such as:Adoption of Families and IndividualsSupport to various schoolsWomen and Children sheltersHomeless sheltersSenior Citizen CentersCommunity AgenciesChurchesSponsorships of our Youth
OUR PURPOSE
Spread God’s love and be a blessing to all mankind by reaching out and helping others.
MAJOR OBJECTIVES
Promote and endorse worthwhile cultural, educational, civic and community activities, as well as lending a helping hand to those in need.Emulate the character of God and walk in the pathway of service.Promote sisterhood.
MEMBERSHIP
Prospective Sisters’ applications are accepted twice a year if they are in good standing in the community, active in a church and are a registered voter. Once a Sister serves a six month period, prior to acceptance, she must attend an orientation session. Upon successfully completing the membership requirements, Sisters are formally inducted into the League.
MEETINGS
Monthly meetings are held by each chapter, September to June:
All chapters assemble for an annual conference each June.
All chapters assemble for worship in a community church on Annual Church Day.
RECOGNITIONS
Omega Award of the Year
United Negro College Fund
RRHA Volunteers
Richmond Community Hospital
Meals on Wheels
NAACP
Thirty First Street Baptist Church
Richmond Public Schools
Parenting is Basic – Chapter One
League of Women Voters
Richmond Council of Women’s Organization
Central Virginia Food Bank
Riverview Baptist Church
AFOI Kelley H. Bartges Community Partnership Award