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Jun
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 […]
Jun
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 […]
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May
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 […]
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May
This Peruvian etched gourd, signed by Claudio Soguil, is just one of many items sold on Ebay! The dedicated member volunteers of Assistance League of Diablo Valley remind their faithful shoppers and supporters that although their thrift shop remains closed, the ability to shop Ebay is up and running. The member volunteers are eager to […]
May
Amador Valley – Receives Pleasanton North Rotary Donation with Social Distancing
Neither snow nor rain nor Coronavirus can stop Pleasanton North Rotary from supporting local community services. Social distancing requirements on May 20 were not a barrier to Dave Pitcher, president-elect of Pleasanton North Rotary, as he presented a $5000 donation to Vicki Gordillo, president of the nonprofit Assistance League of Amador Valley. The funds will […]
May
Huntington Beach – Hands Out Free Books to Children
Westmont Elementary Visual and Performing Arts Academy was one of seven Ocean View School District campuses where kids received their ‘grab-and-go’ meals and each child was given a book provided by Assistance League of Huntington Beach. The meal distribution and book giveaway took place May 21st at Circle View, Harbour View, Lake View, Oak View, […]
