29
Aug
Los Altos – Assistance League Remains Vibrant, Well Funded after Program Closures
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE REMAINS VIBRANT, WELL FUNDED We were disappointed in the article regarding our decision to close the Costume Bank and HOME apartments (“Assistance League closes Costume Bank, hands off HOME program,” Aug. 29). The article identified an “evolving workforce” and reduction in volunteers as driving factors behind these closures. That is not accurate in […]
11
Aug
Santa Clarita – Hosting Operation School Bell at Old Navy and Payless Shoes
When the school year starts this August, administrators and members of the Assistance League Santa Clarita will continue the longstanding tradition of Operation School Bell®, a philanthropic program dedicated to helping families in need. This year, local Assistance League members hope to offer 2,200 children in grades K-12 a voucher that would allow the children and […]
10
Aug
Indianapolis – Zionsville Caring Hands Camp Supports ALI Bears
ALI Bears is a program of Assistance League of Indianapolis. Loveable and huggable teddy bears are given to hospitals, hospice centers and abuse management agencies. In turn, they give them to children and adults that are struggling with emotional or physical issues. 21,965 bears have been distributed since the program began. Children attending the Boys […]
09
Aug
Albuquerque – Partners with KRQE and Isotopes for Operation School Bell
The Assistance League’s Operation School Bell®, in collaboration with the Albuquerque Public School’s Title 1 Administration, reviewed the percentages of free and reduced lunches within the istrict. We then selected the top 8 schools with the highest percentages of need to receive new athletic shoes and socks, a backpack, a healthy snack, dental products, a picture […]
30
Jul
Greater Wilmington – Receives Grant for Operation School Bell®
The board of advisers of the New Hanover County Community Foundation announces $47,000 in local awards from the community grantmaking fund, the Suzanne and George Taylor Endowment, the Food Bank of Coastal Carolina Fund and the 1898 Memorial Fund, according to Kristi Sullivan, board president. This year the board will grant: $5,000 to the Assistance League […]
16
Jul
Montgomery County – Receives Grant from Woodforest Charitable Foundation
Assistance League of Montgomery County is the beneficiary of a $30,000. grant provided by the Woodforest Charitable Foundation, an organization founded in 2005 and supported through generous donations from Woodforest National Bank and its employees, friends, and customers. Upon awarding the grant, Estelle Mc Laughlin, Executive Director of the Woodforest Charitable Foundation, stated, “The Woodforest […]
