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Salem – During a difficult year, Assistance League expands help for Salem students

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Montgomery County – “Always Ask,” A New Poison Information Video

The Poison Information-Always AskTM committee is excited to announce their new poison information video. The presentation teaches young children about the dangers of poisonous household items and cautions them to “Always Ask” before eating or drinking anything unfamiliar. Before the pandemic, committee members would visit schools and deliver this message in person to small groups [...]

Northern Virginia – Assistance League Team hosted a very successful Hugs Pillows workshop

Last week, our Philanthropy Team hosted a very successful Hugs Pillows workshop and luncheon. In just one hour, 18 volunteers assembled 300 Hugs packages that included hand-made colorful, heart-shaped pillows packed with small stuffed animals, stickers, activity books & crayons. Some of the pillows were slated for two elementary schools and some for a pediatric [...]

Coachella Valley – Assistance League assisted children and families in the Palm Springs Unified School District

For many years, Assistance League Coachella Valley has assisted children and families in the Palm Springs Unified School District with clothing, books, scholarships, food and other supplies. While this year’s COVID-19 pandemic caused some changes in how and where distributions were handled, the local group of women who are part of a nationwide 120-chapter organization, [...]

Metro Columbus – Assistance League Provides School Supplies to Children

Assistance League of Metro Columbus chose to provide 60 school aged children from the Riverview International Center with kits of school supplies, health and hygiene items, an energy bar, two oranges and a little candy. Eight members gathered at the office on Feb. 22 to pack the items and one member delivered them, along with [...]

Hawaii – Assistance League Marketing Team Creates Online Environmental Presentation

Assistance League of Hawaii has created a new, virtual presentation that focuses on sustaining Hawaii’s fragile environment. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person Operation Wildlife (OWL) presentations were suspended this year because students are either distance learning or in “bubble” locations at schools. Since OWL is not active, the Marketing Team created and produced [...]