Impact Stories

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May

Houston – Scholarship Impacts Student’s Life

A fifth-grade teacher with high expectations. Two middle school choir directors. A coach with positive words. These are a few of the inspiring educators who have led four seniors at Northbrook High School to graduation with clear purpose and goals. These four – Jennifer Garcia, Elvira Campos, Bryan Turtius and Amy Rodriguez —  are now […]

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May

Everett – Graduates Thankful for Awards

The handwritten notes answer why the women spend hours in the thrift store folding clothes and sorting dishes or why they take on cleaning out houses for money-raising estate sales. The notes remind them that their efforts mean something to young people whose lives are affected by poverty. “Over the years I’ve been in school […]

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May

Denver – Provides Grant for School Mural

The power of community was on full display Wednesday, May 18 when a new mural in the main lobby of Ellis Elementary was unveiled. Designed and painted by a group of 10 fourth and fifth graders at the school with help from local artist Ratha Sok, the mural features the school’s colors and eagle mascot […]

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May

Greater Collin County – Host Style Show Fundraiser; Highlights Impact of Operation School Bell

Assistance League of Greater Collin County held their annual Spring Fundraiser Luncheon and Fashion Show on April 6th at Heritage Ranch Clubhouse in Fairview. The proceeds from this event benefit Operation School Bell®, a program that provides clothing for elementary school children in need in Greater Collin County. Members and their guests heard Susan Oliver, […]

May

Temecula Valley – Partners with Every Child’s Dream Foundation

Tasha-Nicole Terani’s life began as a newborn baby in a box in an alley in the third-world country of Tehran. She didn’t even have a blanket, abandoned and left to die by her birth mother. Today she heads a worldwide organization, Every Child’s Dream Foundation headquartered in Los Angeles, dedicated to helping children. Her journey […]

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Apr

the Eastside – Steps into Style

Assault Survivor Kits® is one of four philanthropic programs that will benefit from Assistance League of the Eastside’s Step Into Style: An Afternoon of Friends, Fashion and Philanthropy from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 15 at the Westin Bellevue, 600 Bellevue Way in downtown Bellevue. Tickets for the fashion show and luncheon are $55 […]