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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 […]
02
Apr
Santa Clarita – Shares Impact Story
I Can See the White Board Thanks to Aunt Mabel’s Sweater! by Gayle Abril-Nolet | Mar 29, 2018 | Community How could Aunt Mabel’s sweater help a fourth-grade student to see the board in her classroom? So glad you asked! Susan is Aunt Mabel’s favorite niece. For Susan’s birthday, Aunt Mabel bought her a beautiful sweater that was “So Susan.” […]
27
Mar
Sierra Foothills – Finalist in Women’s Fund El Dorado Grants Selection
From high-school robotics to equine-assisted psychotherapy, drought-tolerant landscaping for the library to new school clothes for disadvantaged children, the nonprofit funding needs on El Dorado County’s West Slope are as varied as they are pressing. More than 190 members and guests of Women’s Fund El Dorado (WFED) had the opportunity to hear firsthand from representatives […]
