The National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), Santa Ynez Valley Chapter presented the graduating class of 2023 on Sunday, April 23, at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church to celebrate and recognize its six years of community service.

The mother-daughter teams volunteer throughout the community with multiple philanthropic organizations, including Friendship House, People Helping People, Solvang/Buellton Parks and Recreation, just to name a few.

This year’s graduates are Ava Hamaoui, Zoë Kazali, Mae Urquidez (Dunn School), Lily Mazza, Hannah Allen, Khaki Allen, Quinby Janes (Dunn), Sophia Lawrence (Dunn), Allie Linane, and Gabbie Robles. Most of the girls will be graduating from Dunn School and Santa Ynez Valley Union High School this spring.

Gabbie Robles, who is also currently the Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation Queen, received the award for the most community service/philanthropy hours, almost 400 hours.