Chapter News

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Nov

Northern Virginia – Receives Grant from Rotary Club of Dunn Loring-Merrifield

Assistance League of Northern Virginia receives a generous grant of $9,000 from the Rotary Club of Dunn Loring-Merrifield. The funds will support our signature Operation School Bell® program, Weekend Food for Kids. This critical program currently provides 1650 bags of food each month during the school year to children who are food insecure in six […]

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Nov

Bend – Presents National Operation School Bell Award to Kathy and Tim Garling

Tim and Kathy Garling, owners of Jackalope Grill Restaurant in Bend were surprised to be the recipients of national’s Operation School Bell® Award at Assistance League of Bend’s November 16, 2016 gala “Boots, Buckles & Bling.” The Garlings have been consistent supporters and donors for the chapter’s Operation School Bell program. Each year they donate […]

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Nov

Norman – Hosts Holiday Home Tour as Fundraiser

The Thanksgiving turkeys won’t go into the oven for a while, but some Norman homeowners are already looking ahead to the Christmas season. During the Holiday Home Tour Nov. 18 and 19, they will open their homes to visitors to check out some holiday decorating ideas and raise money for the Assistance League of Norman. […]

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Nov

Coppell – Participates in CISD Parent’s University

Members LeeAnne Oesch, Bobbie King and Sue Miller participated on the behalf of the Coppell Assistance League Saturday at the CISD Parent’s University making parents aware of the organization’s efforts educate about drug and/or alcohol issues in our school.  Did you know Coppell Assistance League provides drug testing kits free to parents?  These may be […]

Nov

Carlsbad – Begins New Holiday Fundraising Event

The Assistance League of Carlsbad tried something new this holiday season. For the first time in 50 years, the philanthropic group will not hold their annual Christmas Home Tour. Instead, they held a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, selling baked goods and Christmas wares meticulously crafted by Assistance League members. “It’s been wonderful,” Assistance League member Cindy […]

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Nov

Sierra Foothills – Benefits from Golf Tournament

The slew of South Shore nonprofits received checks Nov. 10 from proceeds from the 2016 American Century Championship. Each year the celebrity golf tournament organizers distribute money back to the community. This year $51,984 went to 20 organizations. Grants ranging from $500 to $5,500 were awarded to: Assistance League of Sierra Foothills, Barton Foundation, BATS Bringing […]