Chapter News

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May

Hemacinto – Linda Wortman Receives Ada Edwards Laughlin Award

The Hemacinto Chapter is pleased to announce this year’s Ada Edwards Laughlin Award has been presented to Linda Wortman. During a recent interview, Linda stated she and her husband Kim came to Hemet in 1975 and she operated Linda’s Ring Factory, located in Farmer’s Corner for 16 years before moving to Florida and Yale for […]

09

May

Pasadena – Celebrates “VIP” Students from Pasadena Unified Middle Schools

Assistance League of Pasadena recognized the achievements made by 21 Pasadena Unified middle school students on May 9th at the “Very Important Performers (VIP)” celebration. Each of the seven Pasadena Unified middle schools selected students who had demonstrated dramatic improvements in academics, attendance, and citizenship. The goal of the VIP award is to provide encouragement […]

05

May

Southwest Washington – Raises Funds to Help Schools

Assistance League Southwest Washington hosted a spring tea on May 5 and raised $2,500 to help children in 23 local schools. The money will be used to purchase clothing, shoes and literacy supplies requested by school personnel for specific students. The event drew about 90 people, who shopped for plants and other items and enjoyed […]

10

Apr

Montgomery County – Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Poison Information-Always Ask Program

Left to Right: Dot Anderson and Linda DeLuca, designer and author of the first storybook of Always Ask program Linda Deluca and Betty Blott with the doll, Annie, the main character of the "Always Ask" program. Committee members top, left to right: Debbie Jensen Ballard, Linda Bell, Rodgie Mann, Barbara Seholm, Pat Ledden bottom row, [...]

03

Apr

San Luis Obispo – Maureen Marquis Receives Hands on Hero Award

Maureen Marquis, a member volunteer of Assistance League of San Luis Obispo County, has received the March Hands on Hero award from First 5 of San Luis Obispo County. First 5 San Luis Obispo County has been a strong advocate for children and families on the Central Coast for over ten years. They invest in […]

Apr

Amador Valley – Recognized for Contributions at Pleasanton Nursing and Rehab

Dear Editor, The Amador Valley Assistance League plays a big role in our residents’ lives here at Pleasanton Nursing and Rehab. The wonderful ladies visit our facility many times during the year. This past Christmas, under the direction of Lois Cox, they transformed our Christmas tree in the lobby into a peacock theme feathers and […]