10
Feb
Los Gatos-Saratoga – The Space Gal, Emily Calandrelli, Addressed Students in San Jose
What better combination for today’s students than a scientist/engineer who is also a children’s author? Assistance League of Los Gatos-Saratoga is hosted Emily Calandrelli, children’s author and The Space Gal, to present two assemblies for students at schools in Campbell Union School District in January. In support of Assistance League’s programs providing STEM and Literacy […]
07
Feb
Southeastern Michigan – Unites with Masonic Charitable Foundation
Two groups that aim to strengthen local communities in Michigan came together in Rochester Michigan. Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan welcomed representatives from the Michigan Masonic chapters to receive a $10,000 B.E.S.T (Build/Enrich/Strengthen/Transform) grant check to help finance the Assistance League’s signature philanthropic endeavor, Operation School Bell®. Each year, students in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb […]
24
Jan
St. Louis – Roxie Randolph in the News
St. Louis Character: How retired engineer Roxie Randolph found a second career in the nonprofit world (Video) Roxie Randolph is used to breaking barriers. She was one of few female, African-American students majoring in math at Texas Southern University in the 1970s. Later, Randolph found herself in male-dominated fields — in her first job as a […]
23
Jan
Yuma – Honors Founding Members
Founding members of Assistance League of Yuma were honored at the Colorado River State Historic Park. 94-year-old, Marinita Phillips was honored along with two other women for their continued service to the nonprofit. Phillips served 53 years of her life dedicated to the organization. Assistance League has several chapters around the country, with the Yuma chapter […]
22
Jan
Minneapolis/St. Paul – Presents Anne Banning Leadership Award to Annette Anderson
In December, Assistance League of Minneapolis/St. Paul awarded the Anne Banning Leadership Award to Annette Anderson. Named for the founder of Assistance League, the award demonstrates the importance and value of leadership to Assistance League chapters, and communicates the accomplishments and dedication of the recipient. Annette has served on sixteen chapter committees and chaired four […]
03
Jan
San Mateo County – Peninsula program dresses disadvantaged students
Dressing 1,136 children in San Mateo County this school year to date, Operation School Bell® helps disadvantaged youth get ready for school. The program provides free and new clothing to needy students in grades K-7 in a total of 21 schools from Daly City to East Palo Alto. The aim is to improve the health, […]
