National Charity League Holiday Tea Brightens Season

Ava Fechner, Gigi Remy and Genevieve Klein

Portland, OR. Members of the Portland Chapter of the Nation Charity League were out in force at the Sentinel Hotel for the organization’s annual holiday tea. Nearly 300 moms and daughters took time to celebrate the season including Ava Fechner, Gigi Remy and Genevieve Klein. (NCL) is a national non-profit national organization of mothers and daughters who volunteer at dozens of charities. Last year members of the Portland Chapter volunteered thousands of hours in the local community.

Holiday tea organizers included Denise Gooding Julie Borok and Lanelle Fechner.

NCL members Jennie Menendez, Stella Kalomiris, Bailey Cook, Genevieve Klein are seniors at Jesuit High School.

The Portland Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. was chartered in April 1995 and was the first National Charity League chapter formed in the State of Oregon. 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 and strengthen the mother-daughter relationship. Daughters participate in a six-year program of philanthropic work, educational activities and cultural events.

Portland Chapter Mailing address: P.O. Box 25108 Portland, Oregon 97298

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.