20
Feb
Greater Placer – Shares Scholarship Success Stories
Five Heartwarming Scholarship Successes Assistance League of Greater Placer’s Scholarship Program was established in 2004. Graduating high school students from selected alternative education programs which participated in our Competencies for Independent Living Program were offered an opportunity to apply for a scholarship to a college or trade school. Laura Spitzer shares in an interview how […]
14
Dec
Tucson – Assisteens® Recognized as Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
In November, the Southern Arizona Fundraising Professionals awarded the Youth in Philanthropy Award to the Assisteens Auxiliary of Assistance League of Tucson. Senior Vice President Pat Joy nominated them for the award. Dr. Mary Thalgott is the Assisteens Coordinator. Jack Hadley is the Assisteens Chairman. Read the article on page 76 in the Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, November 2016 issue. […]
04
Dec
Pueblo – Hosts 28th Annual Holiday Fashion Preview and Gourmet Luncheon
From high fashion down to children’s hoodies, Assistance League Pueblo is all about those clothes. The league hosted one of the social season’s premier events — the 28th annual Holiday Fashion Preview and Gourmet Luncheon — Saturday at the Pueblo Convention Center, The sold-out gala, highlighted by gift giveaways and the latest in winter, business […]
20
Nov
Tulsa – Former Recipient Gives Back
Carrying a box of books for donation to Assistance League, Justin LeMoine didn’t recognize the nonprofit until he reached the front door. “I used to come here as a kid and get my clothes, but I didn’t know where it was,” he said. The last time the 20-year-old was in the custody of his parents was […]
12
Oct
Tustin – Assisteens Serve as “Soccer Buddies”
On a recent Sunday afternoon at Tustin Sports Park, soccer players gleefully scrambled up and down the field. Some aggressively went after the ball. Others were a bit more oblivious to the point of the game. Running alongside them – or briskly pushing wheelchairs […]
27
Sep
Sandie Nettles Story – Once an Operation School Bell Recipient; Now a Member
Hello. My name is Sandie Nettles, and I am thrilled to be a member of the Assistance League of Tulsa. By sharing some of my childhood, you will understand why the Assistance League means so much to me. I am the youngest of 6 children. My father had a 5th grade education. My mother was […]
