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Nov
Charlotte – Named Best Charity and Best Place to Volunteer
Assistance League of Charlotte is the BEST! Known by our member volunteers for years, Assistance League of Charlotte was recently voted the BEST CHARITY and the BEST PLACE TO VOLUNTEER by a poll conducted by Creative Loafing. Are we proud? You bet! But these awards only make us work harder to help children in need […]
Nov
Montgomery County – Press Release on Make A Difference Day
In support of “Make a Difference Day,” Assistance League of Montgomery County participated by having a children’s book drive on Thursday evening, October 27th; Assistance League members welcomed 35 teachers from across Montgomery County to their facility. After browsing grade level displays, each teacher selected approximately 50 donated books to be added to their classroom […]
01
Nov
Northern Virginia – Kicks Off Weekend Food for Kids Program
RECORD-BREAKING TURNOUT! We kicked off our 2016-17 WEEKEND FOOD FOR KIDS PROGRAM on September 15 at Dominion Resources in Herndon, VA. We are grateful to the 87 volunteers from Assistance League of Northern Virginia, Dominion and the community who donated their time to help feed children living in food-insecure households. Each month during the school […]
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Oct
Omaha – Hosts Christmas Caravan Tour of Homes
Deck the halls a little differently this year. Instead of going heavy on St. Nick or menorahs, the decorators and designers on this Thursday’s Assistance League of Omaha Christmas Caravan Tour of Homes recommend trying a winter-centric design, one that can extend the life of your holiday decor by several months. “You can add a […]
Oct
the Foothills Communities – Helps Stock New Homes for Foster Graduates
Four former foster youths’ lives were changed Thursday as they finally had homes to call their own. The young people are recipients of Aspiranet’s Transitional Housing Placement and Foster Care Program, which provides former foster youth ages 18-21 a safe living environment. The program also teaches them daily living skills to help them become self-sufficient. […]
Oct
Indianapolis – Receives Grant from Pacers Foundation
The Pacers Foundation board of directors awarded $55,500 in grants to 12 youth-serving organizations at its quarterly meeting on October 20. Grants went to: The Assistance League of Indianapolis for its Operation School Bell program that provides clothing, shoes and supplies to IPS elementary students. IPS School 19 for its SUPER fitness program. The Healthier […]