COVID-19

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May

Los Altos – Distributes Groceries to SSD Families

Rebecca Mathenia, a paraeducator for Vargas Elementary School in Sunnyvale, hands out groceries provided by Assistance League of Los Altos. As a regular supporter of the Sunnyvale School District, Assistance League of Los Altos planned to fund science camp scholarships for district students this year. The coronavirus rendered the camp impossible, but students and their […]

May

Conejo Valley – Supports Manna Food Bank

Jennifer Schwabauer, executive director of Manna, far left, accepts a check from Assistance League of the Conejo Valley members Mari Hill, Priscilla Boone and Marilyn Adam on April 23. While Assistance League of Conejo Valley has had to temporarily close its Thrift Shop and Donation Center due to the coronavirus, Chapter President Mari Hill isn’t […]

May

Victor Valley – Provides Food Assistance to AVUSD

Assistance League of Victor Valley partners with Apple Valley Unified School District in the purchase of much needed items and distributing to families of the students. To date 558 families have received assistance.

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May

Tucson – Starts Project Embrace

Assistance League of Tucson has been caring about our community for over 60 years. During this time of dealing with the impact of Covid-19, our chapter recognized the need to reach out to our members. Marilyn Peskin-Kaufman, one of our members, suggested her program, “Project Embrace.” Ten Assistance League members made phone calls to our […]

May

Diablo Valley – Assisteens Reach Out to Isolated Community Members

Established in 1977, Assisteens®, an auxiliary of Assistance League of Diablo Valley, accepts applications from tweens and teens entering grades 7-12 in the fall of each year. These energetic game changers commit to a minimum of 35 volunteer hours per year. Activities include philanthropic community service programs, fundraising, monthly meetings and special events. As a result, […]

May

Bellingham – Supporting Care Center Residents

Our Assistance League Care Center Support committee is writing cards to Care Center residents in Whatcom County who need a little moral support during this lonely time. We are writing to tell them that they are not forgotten and we value them and all the work that they have done during their lives to build this community. […]