05
Apr
Las Vegas – City Bank Volunteers
City National Bank employees volunteered at the Assistance League of Las Vegas as part of the Operation School Bell program to help disadvantaged students. Employees gave more than 60 elementary school children new clothes, jackets, shoes, personal hygiene kits and books. The bank also donated $1,000 to the organization.
03
Apr
Long Beach – Receives ‘Building Bridges’ Award
The California Conference for Equality and Justice kicked off the celebration of its 53rd Humanitarian Awards dinner with a lovely cocktail hour, on the top floor of host Keesal, Young & Logan’s downtown offices with panoramic views of Long Beach at sunset. The event, held on March 3, was relaxed and informal and brought together […]
02
Apr
San Bernardino – Prepares for Headdress Ball
The Highland Rotary Club spent its Tuesday evening, March 28, learning about the production and purpose behind the Assistance League of San Bernardino’s annual Headdress Ball from guest speakers and Assistance League members Margie Arnett and Heidi Vazquez. The ball is a dinner and show with 10 musical performances featuring choreographed dancing by models in […]
Apr
Southern Utah – Hitting the Books with Preschoolers
Educators have been left with some positive results now that a literacy program for preschoolers has wrapped up its first year in three area schools. The 3-month program, started by the Assistance League of Southern Utah, is geared to help students in Title I preschools meet state academic standards, one book at a time. Since […]
01
Apr
Bend – Loss of Funding Impacts Programs
Two nonprofits whose public service projects weren’t selected to split more than $30,000 in federal grant money earlier this month are now looking for a way forward without the financial assistance. NeighborImpact and the Assistance League of Bend, the two groups whose proposals weren’t recommended for the $34,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding by […]
Apr
St Louis – Described as Guardians of the Community
In the middle of the night, a woman flees her home, children in tow, to escape the abusive environment she has found her family in. Their escape requires a fast getaway – clothes are left behind, and only essentials come with. It’s a familiar story, heard all too often. Assistance League strives to make the […]
