09
Jul
Southeastern Michigan – Rochester High School Key Club Donates to Assistance League
Student members of the Rochester High School (RHS) Key Club donated $300 to the Assault Survivor Kits® program, provided by Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan, to support survivors of sexual abuse and assault. Jennifer O’Toole-Seyka, RHS counselor and Key Club advisor, shared information with students about Assistance League’s program that provides fresh clothes and personal items to […]
03
Jul
Greater San Diego – Saving the Planet While Treasure Hunting in Hillcrest
By Anne Haule How do you protect the climate, save money, get exercise, have fun and give back to the community all at the same time? I call it treasure hunting. Others call it “thrifting.” Treasure hunting has become a fun hobby. I thank my daughter, the minimalist, for showing me the way. I’ll admit […]
19
Jun
Northern Virginia – Installs New Board of Directors
Pictured from left: Mary Spence, Lynn Barron, Kathy Jackson, Mary Gronlund, Karen Amster, Pat Thompson, Susan Wickman, Susan Hurt We would like to thank our new President and Board members for their willingness to serve in leadership roles in 2017-18 and thank past board members for their on-going commitment to our mission. President, Kathy Jackson [...]
08
Jun
Diablo Valley – Awards Scholarships
Since 1999, Assistance League of Diablo Valley’s Scholarships program has provided financial and emotional support to high school, community college, university students and returnees to the academic community. This year, 42 candidates aspiring clinical psychologists, mechanical engineers, physicians and political scientists have overcome challenges and are recipients of $172,500 in scholarships. Several are returning recipients. High school […]
03
Jun
Bakersfield – Receives Crystal Camellia Award for Nonprofit of the Year
On Saturday, June 3, 2017, Assistance League’s Bakersfield chapter was awarded the Crystal Camellia Award as Nonprofit of the Year at the Beautiful Bakersfield Awards Ceremony sponsored by the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce. Assistance League submitted our application with information about our 60th Anniversary Celebration of Operation School Bell®; which was in 2016. We […]
31
May
Inland North County – Anne Grove presented Ada Edwards Laughlin Award
Anne Grove of Assistance League Inland North County received the Ada Edwards Laughlin Award on May 31, 2017 at the chapter’s Installation Luncheon. Ann has been a member for 37 years and was instrumental in setting up the chapter’s first Thrift Shop on S. Escondido Blvd which was called the Bargain Box. She has been […]
