Literacy Programs

Greater Wilmington – Legacy of Literacy

With the return to school just weeks away, the Bolivia Elementary School media center has a brand new selection of children’s literature thanks to the generosity of Assistance League of Greater Wilmington. Tillie Lehmer, Mary Jo Harris, Jan Jacobsen and Pam Moody organized a book drive to benefit a school in New Hanover and Brunswick […]

the Chesapeake – Responds to COVID by Donating Computers

Assistance League Members Donate 30 Chromebook Computers to Families at Georgetown East Elementary School and Meade Heights Elementary School New computers give underserved students the resources they need. With its usual programs on hiatus due to the pandemic, Assistance League of the Chesapeake members wanted to continue to make contributions to the community. Vice President […]

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 […]

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, […]

Diablo Valley – Encourages Reading at Home

Member volunteers and students alike, “…Love to R.E.A.D!” In 2003, Assistance League of Diablo Valley launched the R.E.A.D. (Read, Enrich, Achieve, Discover) philanthropic program. After reading two books per visit during the months of October through May, member volunteers left the books in the classroom as donations, for a total of 14 new titles per […]

Kansas City – Still Helping, Always Caring

As businesses begin to reopen, a Northland nonprofit is still deciding when to open its store. Assistance League of Kansas City is mostly funded by The Resale Shop, a secondhand store in Gladstone. It’s had to close because of the pandemic, but the group is still helping people in need across the metro.  “Our mission […]