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May
Amador Valley – Receives Pleasanton North Rotary Donation with Social Distancing
Neither snow nor rain nor Coronavirus can stop Pleasanton North Rotary from supporting local community services. Social distancing requirements on May 20 were not a barrier to Dave Pitcher, president-elect of Pleasanton North Rotary, as he presented a $5000 donation to Vicki Gordillo, president of the nonprofit Assistance League of Amador Valley. The funds will […]
23
May
Victor Valley – Operation School Bell Still Ringing
Assistance League of Victor Valley’s Operation School Bell® program had been completed for 2020 when Covid-19 became a reality. With 134 Target gift cards with a value of $100.00 each, Operation School Bell again partnered with the schools. This time extending the program to include food and essentials rather than limiting to clothing only. The […]
21
May
Diablo Valley – Hosts Annual Meeting via Zoom
On the second Wednesday of each month, more than 200 member volunteers of Assistance League of Diablo Valley attend a chapter regular meeting where they typically make decisions that affect the business of bylaws, budget approval, elections to office and hands-on philanthropic programs. However, on Wednesday, May 13, the price of gasoline, traffic reports, and […]
16
May
Inland North County – Delivers Bears to Palomar Hospital Emergency Room
The Hug-A-Bear Program from Assistance League of Inland North County last week delivered 80 cuddly teddy bears to the Palomar Hospital Emergency Room in Escondido. These soft bears provide comfort to children and seniors in crisis situations. Throughout the year, over 2,000 bears are distributed to police, fire departments, hospitals and the Humane Society. Pictured […]
May
the Columbia Pacific – Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser
It is 10 years ago this week that the Columbia River Bar Pilots helicopter dropped golf balls onto a green at the Astoria Golf & Country Club. Some 1,750 golf balls rained from the helicopter again this year for a fundraiser Saturday for Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific. Participants “bought” golf balls which were […]
May
Long Beach – Takes Thrift & Vintage Shops Virtual
Robin Bilogh pickups up her order from Tammy Kline at Assistance League of Long Beach in Retro Row Friday, May 8, 2020. Certain South Bay businesses opened their doors for curbside pickup delivery following an announcement on Wednesday, May 6, that the first round of retail and other businesses may reopen Friday with limited operations, […]
