Chapter News

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May

the Columbia Pacific – Clothing Children is Big Business

What if you are a child in need of new shoes, but your parents can’t afford them? Or you have outgrown your pants and sweatshirts and don’t have anything that fits. When other kids have newer, cooler clothes, the stress and embarrassment of not fitting in even affects kids’ ability to learn. That’s why Assistance […]

May

Northern Virginia – Friendly Bidding in Northern Virginia Raises Critical Funds for Operation School Bell®

More than 100 people gathered to mingle, dine and raise money for Assistance League® of Northern Virginia’s Operation School Bell® programs. Every bid placed at the nonprofit’s “Annual Spring Fundraiser,” a luncheon and silent auction, benefited children living in poverty in Northern Virginia. The all-volunteer organization strengthens communities by feeding, clothing and educating at-risk children […]

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May

Houston – Assisting Briarwood Students through Scholarship

April 25, 2017 proved to be a special day. Dressed in their best attire, nine Briarwood students attended a ceremony to be honored by Assistance League of Houston; these students received scholarships for their next year’s education. Every year Assistance League offers scholarships to Briarwood students based on their scholastic achievements. Assistance League helps serve […]

May

Victor Valley – Celebrates 35th Anniversary

VICTORVILLE — For these hardworking individuals, their acts of kindness did not go unnoticed on Monday. Held at the Spring Valley Lake Country Club, the Assistance League of Victor Valley celebrated its 35th anniversary of serving the community at its annual installation luncheon while also receiving a $10,000 grant from the Ronald McDonald Foundation. “We’ve […]

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May

Newport-Mesa – Participates in Oasis Senior Fair

Assistance League of Newport-Mesa participated in the first annual Oasis Senior Volunteer Fair along with 21 other nonprofit groups looking for volunteers.  It was a great way to get our name out in the community, solicit donations for the shops and let people know more about our philanthropic programs.

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May

the Eastside – Presents National School Bell Award to Bob Clough

Bob Clough was presented the National Operation School Bell® Award by Assistance League of the Eastside for his enormous contribution to our chapter’s Operation School Bell program and those of our chapters nationwide. Bob is a community volunteer who has worked tirelessly to develop an application that streamlines and improves the efficiency of our in-store check-in process. He was to receive […]