22
Jul
Charlotte – A Proud Partnership with Habitat for Humanity
As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. In the nonprofit world, it takes partnerships to make a difference in the lives of children and their families. Judith Sanford, our VP of Philanthropic Programs wants us to share her pride in our contribution to Habitat for Humanity’s new neighborhood, Red Vest Way. This development […]
21
Jul
Los Altos – Receives Congressional Recognition for COVID Food Relief Program
Anna A. Georges Eshoo, the U.S. Representative from California’s 18th congressional district, serving since 1993read about the Assistance League of Los AltosCovid-19 Food Relief Program from an article in the paper. Here is the link: https://www.losaltosonline.com/news/sections/news/405-coronavirus/62363-los-altos-nonprofit-aims-to-bridge-grocery-gap-for-people-in-need This was a joint effort by chapter members and the school community to organize this unprecedented effort to help […]
26
Jun
Charlotte – Operation Check Hunger
Operation Check Hunger, an Assistance League of Charlotte philanthropic program, had a very productive year despite a pandemic. During the school year, the program provided funding for food-filled backpacks for children and their families, sponsored mobile pantries with historically high numbers of individuals served and provided assistance for in-school food pantries. After the lockdown associated […]
24
Jun
Long Beach – Assisteens Step Up With Food For Long Beach’s Hungry
On May 29, a long-term community effort came to fruition as the Assisteens® Auxiliary of Assistance League of Long Beach distributed nearly 2,000 meal packets at Washington Middle School. The food was given to LBUSD students who receive to-go meal bags through the district’s free meal service program. An additional 3,150 meal packets were distributed […]
16
Jun
Northern Virginia – Alexandria Grant To Help Provide Food for Local Families
Assistance League of Northern Virginia gratefully acknowledges and thanks ACT for Alexandria for supporting its mission to continue responding to human needs during the current pandemic and economic crisis. In late-May, the nonprofit organization received a grant award of $6,000 from the ACT Now COVID-19 Response Fund, which was established by ACT and the City […]
Jun
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 […]
