COVID-19

Diablo Valley – Way Side Inn Thrift Shop Takes to the Road!

The dedicated member volunteers at Assistance League Thrift Shop at the Way Side Inn, in Lafayette, have forged a “New Normal” in a matter of weeks. August 1 marked the thrift shop’s re-opening, while subsequent months ushered in an increase of days of operation and donation opportunities. Member volunteers and shoppers alike felt as if […]

Everett – Still Lending a Helping Hand

It’s safe to say that 2020 has been a year like none other for Assistance League of Everett. Since 1965 when Assistance League opened, one of its main goals is to provide new school clothes for children and teens through Operation School Bell. But like many other nonprofit organizations, Assistance League had to alter some […]

Los Gatos – Prepares Distance Learning Materials

Lynette Key, a volunteer from Assistance League of Los Gatos-Saratoga, assembles STEM kits for students in the Campbell Union School District to use with their distance learning curriculum. While the chapter’s projects have traditionally supported classroom learning, the district asked the organization to pivot to help support online instruction. Students in the Campbell Union School […]

Klamath Basin – Resumes Operation School Bell

Even though education is mostly virtual these days, Assistance League of Klamath Basin is partnering once again with local schools to provide new shoes and clothing for local students. Operation School Bell®   is the league’s primary philanthropic program. Its purpose is to provide new, school-appropriate clothing for children in need in the Klamath Basin, […]

Anaheim – Operation School Bell® Provides Students with New Clothes, despite Coronavirus Restrictions

Just like many other nonprofit organizations, members of Assistance League of Anaheim have had to find alternative ways for participating in service projects as coronavirus restrictions continue. So on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., members will host a drive-by version of an Operation School Bell event at Dr. Jonas Salk Elementary […]

Inland North County – To Open Thrift Shop in Escondido

The nonprofit Assistance League of Inland North County is planning to reopen its thrift shop on Tuesday July 14 at 2068 E. Valley Pkwy. From left to right, volunteers Debbie Gemmill, Chapter President Diana Chambers, Sue McLaughlin, Tiffany Bukowski, Barbara Cecelski, and shop manager Liz Kellen. The nonprofit Assistance League of Inland North County is […]