The Bay Area Service League is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, founded on June 1, 2025. Formerly known as Assistance League of the Bay Area, we have been dedicated to serving our community since 1994.

With over 200 committed members, we also have an active group of Bay Area Service Teens, comprising high school students. These teens design and implement their philanthropic initiatives and lend their support to Bay Area Service League’s programs.

We are always seeking passionate individuals to join us. To learn more about becoming a member, participating in our various volunteer and fundraising activities, and discovering the benefits of membership, please visit our Membership page.

Mission, Vision, Motto, and Values

MISSION

Bay Area Service League volunteers empower individuals, enhance self-esteem, and strengthen the community through impactful programs and collaborative partnerships. 

VISION

Create a community where all essential needs are met for children and families. 

INCLUSION STATEMENT

Bay Area Service League strives to create a culture in which every person belongs, is respected, and is valued as an individual. 

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Bay Area Service League is a nonprofit volunteer organization that serves children and families in Southeast Harris and Galveston counties through philanthropic programs that empower individuals, enhance self-esteem, and strengthen the community. 

TAG LINE 

Help Us Change Lives  

CORE VALUES

Commitment – Dedicated to a course of action

Leadership – Willingness to lead and develop leaders

Ethics – Doing the right thing in a reliable way

Accountability – Willingness to accept responsibility

Respect – Treating all with courtesy

STRATEGIC PLAN

Community Accomplishments and Financials

BAY AREA SERVICE LEAGUE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026

FINANCIALS

Form 990 06.01.2024 to 05.31.2025

Philanthropic Program Donors

2024-2025

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Reach for the Stars

Bay Area
Service League
2026-2027 Board

PRESIDENT

Izella Dornells

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Kathy Tamer

DIRECTOR OR MEMBERSHIP

Perri Fox

DIRECTOR OR PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS

Robin Bigham

DIRECTOR OR RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Charlene Donovan

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Linda Byrd

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Valerie Piercy

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Ann Halligan

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING

Rebecca Saavedra

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Brooks Cima

DIRECTOR OF BAY AREA SERVICE TEENS

Renee McCoy

SECRETARY

Ann Reese

TREASURER

Lisa Holbrook

PARLIAMENTARIAN

TBA

Bay Area
Service League
2026-2027 Advisory Council

Rita Baldwin
Advocacy Center for Children of Galveston County

Jonathan Cottrell
Cottrell Realty, LLC

Joe Culligan
Ketjen Corporation

Dr. Karen Engle
Clear Creek ISD Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Glenn Freedman
President, Edu-Safe

Dick Gregg, Jr.
Attorney, Gregg & Gregg PC

John Nugent
Re/MAX Space Center Realty

Mary Patrick
Galveston Independent School District

Mason Peres
La Porte Independent School District

Rebecca Reitz
Attorney, Gay & Reitz