COVID-19

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Jan

San Jose – Assistance League’s Fall Philanthropy

The Marketing Committee for Assistance League of San Jose is using their ingenuity and creativity to feature posts about the activities and events highlighting the myriad of community services that AL of San Jose performs despite the COVID-19 restrictions. Good will and cheerful sentiments are shared as well on special calendar days. Marketing AL of [...]

29

Jun

Montgomery County – Assistance League continues serving throughout the summer

Molly Parkhill with her Reading Buddy Operation School Bell committee members are each asked to become a School Coordinator with one of the campuses that we serve with our clothing assistance. Once a relationship is built between the school counselor and the AL School Coordinator., we are sometimes asked to assist with other needs that [...]

24

Apr

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 [...]

16

Apr

Northern Virginia – Assistance League members gathered last month to assemble 300 Hugs Pillow packages

When our members gathered last month to assemble 300 Hugs Pillow packages, we were sure they would please the children who received them. They are beautiful heart-shaped pillows, in vibrant patterns, and filled with items that any child would love. But we could not imagine the real-life situations in which those pillows might be used; [...]