The Glendale Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. has opened its annual membership drive and invites interested mothers and daughters to apply.

The NCL mission is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. NCL, Inc., Glendale Chapter, became the first chartered chapter in 1951 and is steadfastly focused on supporting local philanthropies with hands-on service efforts for mothers and daughters to do together. With 276 active members, the Chapter is now accepting applications for the classes of 2023, 2022 and 2021 from the surrounding La Crescenta, Glendale and La Cañada communities.

The Glendale Chapter works with over 20 local philanthropies providing lunches to the homeless at Acsencia and Union Station, tutoring elementary students at Hathaway Sycamores, assisting at summer camps at the YWCA of Glendale and Sparr Heights Community Center, decorating floats for the Tournament of Roses Parade, providing meals to Door of Hope, organizing a blood drive with the Red Cross and many other activities. The Chapter also hosts a community rummage sale, Sellebration, to support its philanthropic efforts. The Chapter proudly presents an annual senior recognition ball for its graduating class and offers NCL, Inc. traditions that include an annual Mother/Daughter Awards Tea and Fashion Show.

Applications for NCL, Inc., Glendale Chapter, are due by mid-November for incoming seventh, eighth and ninth graders. Invitations for membership are extended in February. Those interested should visit the Chapter’s website at nclglendale.org and complete the online interest form on the Get Involved page.