Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service, has served as a springboard for Assistance League’s Legacy of Literacy. The annual children’s book drive, started in 2012, has been implemented in many different ways across the country, thanks to the enthusiasm and creative efforts of our member volunteers and generous book donations […]
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Whittier – Receives Two Commendations from City Council
On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, the Whittier (CA) City Council commended the Assistance League of Whittier for the donation of $8,500 to the Whittier Public Library. Assistance League of Whittier was recognized for longstanding dedication to promoting literacy and the love of reading through the summer reading program and bookmobile. A […]
It’s Raining Books
As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. Imagine what our Legacy of Literacy event will bring with the shower of books on children. Perhaps they will bloom into enthusiastic readers! Recently, Assistance League® chapters held special events centered around literacy during our Legacy of Literacy event. With over 80% of our chapters participating […]
the Bay Area – Kohl’s Donates Over 900 Books to Chapter
This past fall, Assistance League of the Bay Area entered into a partnership with Kohl’s, as the chapter shifted to an all-retail model for their largest philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®. There have been numerous ways Kohl’s has demonstrated their commitment to the partnership. On Saturday, January 12, they came through, once again. After observing the […]
Bakersfield – Assistance League Cheered by Community Response
To celebrate Make A Difference Day, Assistance League of Bakersfield and volunteers from Aera Energy haded out over 300 books to students Saturday. The event was part of the national Assistance League’s Legacy of Literacy book drive. This is the second time the local chapter has participated, and volunteers hope to make it a yearly […]
Santa Barbara – Receives United Way Award
United Way of Santa Barbara County hosted its 93rd Annual Awards Celebration at the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore in Montecito Wednesday, May 18, 2016. The annual dinner recognized local organizations and individuals for contributing to the community and UWSBC activities such as Fun in the Sun, United for Literacy and the Financial Empowerment Partnership. A total of 25 awards […]
