Chapter News

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May

El Paso – Receives Grant from Kiwanis Club

Assistance League of El Paso was presented a check for $10,000.00 from the  Kiwanis Club of Mt. Franklin-El Paso, Texas

May

Greater Collin County – Partner with Master Gardeners for Successful Fundraiser

Assistance League of Greater Collin County would like to give a big thank you to the Collin County Master Gardeners for making Assistance League their designated charity for their 2016 Spring Garden Show on March 19th and 20th.  Monies received included all donations and the income from the sale of over 1000 raffle tickets for the fairy garden […]

May

Omaha – Receives Grant from Kiwanis Club

Kiwanis Club of Omaha held its Recognition Gala and Auction in April at the Omaha Hilton. At the event, the Omaha Club awarded $20,000 in grants to assist these organizations that help children: Assistance League of Omaha, Catholic Charities, Completely Kids, the Children’s Respite Center, Heart Heroes, Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy, Hope Center for […]

May

Greater Portland – Operation School Bell Community Volunteer Recognized

Coral Lara Rizo was standing back at the Assistance League of Greater Portland on a Saturday four years ago, watching frazzled volunteers try to communicate with confused Spanish-speaking parents. Like Coral’s own parents, who had come that day to help outfit the Aloha family’s children for school, the other clients were at the Beaverton-based nonprofit […]

May

Boise – Thrift Shop Highlighted in City of Boise’s Staycation Promotion

Don’t forget some shopping In Boise, we have dueling Saturday markets within a few blocks of each other. The Boise Farmers Market is located at Grove Street and 10th Street (9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays). The Capital City Public Market, along 8th Street, is open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays. There are […]

May

San Jose – Receives GuideStar Platinum

Paula Acree, a member of Assistance League of San Jose, is featured on GuideStar’s Platinum page.  She is quoted, “We are so excited to be able to display the results of the Assistance League of San Jose’s philanthropic programs in a concise and easy-to-read format that will document growth over time. I also appreciate the […]