It all starts with you.

From schoolyard to backyard, our guidance and support leaves a lasting impression on our children. Join in on The LEAGUE events to chaperone, take photos, or cheer shamelessly. Our involvement will only strengthen our children’s tie to service. 

Click on 'recruit your child's class' below and use the letter to get your child's teacher to join The LEAGUE.

We are inspiration leaders, and are vital to the success of The LEAGUE's mission of bringing service into a young person's life. Help us move a student, a classroom, a school, an entire community into action.

Become a LEAGUE coach. Click below and join The LEAGUE. 

The more good we do, the more rewarding it gets for us, our friends, and our teachers. Imagine seeing your ideas come to life right in your neighborhood. That's my favorite part. How many points will you get? How many classmates will you bring together? See how fun it can be. Tell your teacher all about The LEAGUE.

Click on the invitation below and give it to your teacher.

Are you a community organization?  You know what communities actually need, and you're doing it every day in heroic ways. There are already many young people engaged in your community (and the credit goes to other organizations, too many to name), perhaps some of those youth are involved with you. As The LEAGUE works with many other terrific groups to keep increasing that number, a key question looms. How can students volunteering or working with a community agency be a great experience for the agency and the student?  If it isn't great for both, we miss a big opportunity.

There may be specific connections this year. For example, a teacher/coach may reach out on behalf of a class to a food bank or soup kitchen for The Drive and find out in advance what kind of items are most needed as donations. Similarly, schools will look for partners for King Day, Valentine's Day projects (places to deliver handmade greeting cards and do art performances), Earth Day (beautification projects, etc.) and more.
                  
If you are a youth organization, there are already many lessons you can use free at www.learningtogive.org with your youth.
                  
In the short term (this year), the goal is simply to have you be in the loop, so you are in on things from the beginning of The LEAGUE. If you opt to signup, you would get the e-newsletter. You can also keep an eye in the media for the effort. Again, we are not creating "doing good" it is already going on in great numbers thanks to others and keeps growing!   In the long term (future years), schools may invite the community organizations they work with regularly to designate their "coach"-at least one person in the agency who is the point person on working with the schools and using their creativity to make sure the experience is positive for everyone involved. Community groups will also be invited to participate in future "Training Camps" where you can participate in a black-belt type training system of levels with the school "coaches" on how to channel idealism and energy into making the most difference for our communities and the causes we care about. These will be largely free online and, at cost, for offline trainings when they develop.

The more good we do, the better it gets for us. I earn points with all my friends, and my teachers. How many points will you get? How many classmates will help you? See how much fun you can have making a difference in your community. Tell your teacher all about The LEAGUE.

Click on the invitation below and give it to your teacher.

Without you The LEAGUE wouldn't be here. You and your friends have the power to create positive change in your community with your ideas, your actions, and your energy. Imagine seeing your ideas come to life before your eyes. See how much fun it can be. Tell your teacher all about The LEAGUE.

Click on the invitation below and give it to your teacher.

You support your teachers. Your teachers motivate your kids. And your kids make it happen. That's teamwork. Using teacher-friendly lessons that are free and accessible, your teachers not only prepare students for The LEAGUE events that build skills of leadership and good character, but also meet specific academic standards. So help us take action. You have everything to gain. Help get your school in the game of "doing good". Anyone who does good in their community is a real winner.

In his famous "Hierarchy of Needs", the great humanist Maslow observed that, after a person had secured his or her own survival, and emotional and artistic needs were met, the only remaining need was to help others. By supporting The LEAGUE, youth throughout the world have the opportunity to engage in both learning and doing for the betterment of the community. Your donation provides schools, students, and teachers with the resources needed to become active and engaged.

Individual donations

Support for both general operations and local programs of The LEAGUE can be made online or via mail. Donate Now

To make a contribution by mail, please send a check, payable to The LEAGUE at the following address:

The LEAGUE

35 James St.

Newark, NJ 07102

Corporate and Foundation Support

The LEAGUE engages corporations and foundations in meaningful partnerships beyond simple sponsorship or grants. This includes, but is not limited to in-kind contributions, cash gifts, employee volunteerism, advisory members, event support, planning and development, and more. Visit The LEAGUE’s Sponsors page to see corporations and foundations helping to making a difference in the community through The LEAGUE. For more information on how corporations and foundations can support The LEAGUE, contact Bill Hoogterp

Local Support

Corporations, foundations, and individuals can support LEAGUE programming occurring within their local area. To support local LEAGUE programming, please contact the appropriate local office.

Donate Stock

Individuals and corporations can donate stock to The LEAGUE. If you are interested in donating stock to The LEAGUE, please contact Bill Hoogterp

If you’re like us, you want to leave the world in better shape than you inherited it. On the front lines or the sidelines, there’s a place for you in The LEAGUE.