Chapter News

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May

Visalia – Receives COVID-19 Funding through Sierra Grant Program

Bank of the Sierra announced Monday $33,500 was given to 13 nonprofits in the Central Valley during the first quarter. A Sierra Grant will support Assistance League of Visalia’s Operation School Bell® program. The organization provides clothing, backpacks with school supplies, hygiene kits, and books for home libraries to students. Operation School Bell is the […]

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May

Coppell – Adapting Programs to Support Community Seniors

Assistance League Coppell members support a program called Helping Hearts where they meet each week and on a large display crossword puzzle board, work crossword puzzles with the precious senior citizens. Due to social distancing, the residence halls have asked us to provide activities for them to do in their rooms. Assistance League Coppell collected […]

May

Coppell – Meeting Virtually to Meet Needs of Community

Assistance League Coppell Board is meeting virtually to make decisions on how to support our families needs along with ways to continue to help them during the summer months. The smiles on our faces represent how excited we are that we are in a position to continue to help these children and senior citizens pass […]

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May

Conejo Valley – Supports Manna Food Bank

Jennifer Schwabauer, executive director of Manna, far left, accepts a check from Assistance League of the Conejo Valley members Mari Hill, Priscilla Boone and Marilyn Adam on April 23. While Assistance League of Conejo Valley has had to temporarily close its Thrift Shop and Donation Center due to the coronavirus, Chapter President Mari Hill isn’t […]

May

Downey – Member Lois Buchanan named California Woman of the Year

Downey resident and civic leader Lois Buchanan has been named a California Woman of the Year. Buchanan was chosen by Assemblymember Cristina Garcia to represent the state’s 58th Assembly District. Lois Buchanan serves with numerous volunteer organizations including Assistance League of Downey. With Assistance League, she works with the Assisteens® to deliver hand-knit blankets and […]