03
Jun
Redlands – Sews Masks to Protect Children
In the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic, when shops are closed and many are home with their families, Assistance League of Redlands members sewed 468 masks for children. In late April, a local, private nonprofit organization contacted Assistance League of Redlands requesting help in making masks for the children of Redlands. Hoa Bui, philanthropic programs […]
31
May
Seattle – Care Packages for Families in Need
Carrie Slavin was helping with a project to get food to those in need during the coronavirus pandemic, but that didn’t stop a nagging thought. Slavin, as part of Assistance League of Seattle, was working on the organization’s campaign to provide grocery gift cards, but she said, “It was bugging me for weeks: What else […]
29
May
This Peruvian etched gourd, signed by Claudio Soguil, is just one of many items sold on Ebay! The dedicated member volunteers of Assistance League of Diablo Valley remind their faithful shoppers and supporters that although their thrift shop remains closed, the ability to shop Ebay is up and running. The member volunteers are eager to […]
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 […]
