COVID-19

Huntington Beach – Makes a Difference During the Pandemic

On May 21st 1,100 students in seven elementary and middle schools in Huntington Beach’s Ocean View School District were able to choose two books each while picking up their “Grab n’ Go” meals. 2,200 books were donated by Assistance League Huntington Beach to make a difference to these children during the pandemic. Assistance League was […]

Greater Wilmington – Making Impact on Families during COVID-19

To provide additional help during the unusual circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, Assistance League of Greater Wilmington donated $10,000 each to two local organizations that help families with food needs: Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard and NourishNC. NourishNC said the donation would help provide approximately 16,800 meals for kids. Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard has fed the hungry for […]

Visalia – Still Serving Children

Even in uncertain times, Assistance League still serving local children June 5, 2020 In recent weeks, volunteers from Assistance League of Visalia have distributed 1,250 books to K-6 grade students in the Farmersville Unified School District. Snowden Elementary, Hester Elementary, and Freedom Elementary students were the happy recipients of these books for their ‘home libraries.’ […]

San Antonio – Provides Essential Service; Prepares to Reopen Thrift Shop

At Assistance League of San Antonio, member volunteers are busy preparing for the thrift shop reopening and the fall programs.  The sales from the Thrift House provide nearly half of the funding required to support our eight philanthropic programs aimed at transforming lives and strengthening our community.  We have missed our customers and look forward […]

Pueblo – Thrift Shop Reopens

The Bargain Box Thrift Store, 331. E. Fourth St., that uses its proceeds to help needy school children is set to reopen after a long hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. The store will reopen its doors and welcome patrons back at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mary-Kay Peters, a spokesperson, said. Peters said spring and summer […]

Seattle – Care Packages for Families in Need

Carrie Slavin was helping with a project to get food to those in need during the coronavirus pandemic, but that didn’t stop a nagging thought. Slavin, as part of Assistance League of Seattle, was working on the organization’s campaign to provide grocery gift cards, but she said, “It was bugging me for weeks: What else […]