~The History of NCL~

In 1925, a small group of women interested in philanthropic work founded the Charity League of Los Angeles.  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.  By 1938, so many daughters had become involved that they decided to form their own group.  They called themselves the Ticktockers.

In 1947, these groups united to become the first mother-daughter charity and took their present name, National Charity League.  At that time, the mothers also took their name, Patronesses.  The newly formed group decided to expand its program beyond philanthropic work to include educational and cultural activities.

NCL was reorgranized and incorporated as National Charity League, Inc. in 1958.  The first "Chapter Day" was held in 1959 and the first NCL Convention was held the following year.  These meetings brought the growing membership together for an exchange of ideas and support.

~NCL Today~

National Charity League, Inc. has a National Board of Directors, which represents the organization's five Regions and one hundred and thirty-three local Chapters throughout the United States with a national headquarters in Costa Mesa, California.  NCL continues to carry out its mission to provide service to its communities while fostering the mother-daughter relationship.  Through volunteer work today, we hope to make the world a better place tomorrow.

~Our Mission~
To strengthen mother-daughter relationships and develop leadership skills in an organization of skilled, dedicated volunteers actively engaged in the Northwest Houston community.

National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) is a non-profit national organization of mothers and daughters who join together in community involvement within local chapters throughout the United States. Its goal is to foster a sense of community responsibility in the girls as well as to strengthen the mother-daughter relationship. Chapter members participate in a six-year program of philanthropic work, educational activities and cultural events.