14
May
Minneapolis/St Paul – Brings Author to Celebrate Assistance League ACTION! Week
As part of Assistance League’s ACTION! Week, our local chapter worked with Elizabeth Hall Elementary in Minneapolis, to bring in a local author to come talk to their third graders. Lehman Riley, the author of the ‘Papa Lemon’s Little Wanderers’ book series, which are historical fiction children’s books about his grandparents, spoke about his family […]
10
May
Pasadena – Recognizes V.I.P. Awardees at Eliot Arts Magnet School
Eliot Arts Magnet School congratulates Josiah, Danielle, and Natalia for being recognized by the Assistance League of Pasadena, at the V.I.P. awards ceremony! Each semester, Assistance League of Pasadena’s “Very Important Performers” honors local middle school students who have shown dramatic improvements in academics, attendance, and behavior, or have made a positive difference in their […]
09
May
Downey – Stacy Brabant Named Volunteer of the Year
Assistance League is proud to name Stacy Brabant as our Volunteer of the Year. Stacy has been actively involved in Assistance League leadership roles for the past 25 years and currently oversees the management of our 100-year-old Casa de Parlay Johnson home and gardens. She has taken the position to new levels. Stacy has served […]
May
Anaheim – Assisteens Offer Tutoring Program
The youth chapter of Assistance League of Anaheim, Assisteens®, is doing some valuable work for the community. They have started a program with schools in the Anaheim and Magnolia school districts to offer free tutoring on Saturdays at the Assistance league office and on campuses. They also have created a library in the office from more […]
06
May
Palm Springs Desert Area – Celebrates Military Mothers
Assistance League of Palm Springs Desert area outdid themselves once again as they celebrated 25 expectant mothers (five active duty military women and 20 wives of active military) from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. Indian Wells Country Club was the beautiful setting for a recent luncheon honoring these brave ladies. Sally Tilden, […]
03
May
Bellingham – Gets New Sign; Promotes Store
Driving south on Meridian Street in Bellingham, you pass by Earl’s Bike Shop, and then quickly come upon an unassuming storefront, home to the Assistance League of Bellingham thrift store. Inside, the shop is often busy. On the day I visited, I was surprised to find it about as busy as Value Village around Halloween, […]
