Chapter News

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Dec

San Jose – Delivers the Gift of Learning

Assistance League of San Jose delivered the gift of learning to elementary school students this month. The volunteer group gave children’s encyclopedias to 1,257 second- and third-graders in the Franklin McKinley, Alum Rock Unified, Oak Grove and San Jose Unified school districts. Assistance League past president Pat Passarelli says the group’s Readers Are Leaders program puts […]

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Dec

Tucson – Assisteens® Recognized as Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

In November, the Southern Arizona Fundraising Professionals awarded the Youth in Philanthropy Award to the Assisteens Auxiliary of Assistance League of Tucson. Senior Vice President Pat Joy nominated them for the award.  Dr. Mary Thalgott is the Assisteens Coordinator.  Jack Hadley is the Assisteens Chairman.  Read the article on page 76 in the Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, November 2016 issue. […]

Dec

Sierra Foothills – Receives Grant from El Dorado Hills Endowment Cabinet

The El Dorado Hills Endowment Cabinet celebrated inspiration at its annual grant giving gala last week, handing out $25,000 to local, nonprofit organizations. Before checks were presented the dozens gathered at the Holiday Inn Express in El Dorado Hills heard inspiring messages from two past grant recipients, both teachers who saw first-hand how a little help goes […]

Dec

the Foothill Communities – Hosts Christmas Tree Brunch

“Joy” was the theme of the 38th annual Assistance League of the Foothill Communities Christmas Tree Brunch, and it was more than appropriate. The Empire Ballroom of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel was packed — the event was sold out — with people of all ages busily looking at auction items and spectacular decorations. But […]

12

Dec

Santa Ana – Benefits from Barney & Barney Foundation Golf Tournament

The Barney & Barney Foundation’s 5thAnnual Orange County Golf Classic took place on December 5th at Dove Canyon Country Club. Golfers from across Southern California teed off in support of two local non-profit organizations – Assistance League of Santa Ana and Mariposa Women & Family Center. In turn, they were treated to a beautiful day […]

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Dec

Southeastern Michigan – Announces Christmas Sale

The Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan’s upscale resale shop, ReSale Connection, located at 204 Main St. in Rochester, is hosting a sale throughout the month on holiday home decor. The store, open since 2000, accepts donations of new and gently used women’s clothing, accessories such as high-end jewelry and bags as well as home decor […]