Chapter News

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Apr

San Bernardino – Prepares for Headdress Ball

The Highland Rotary Club spent its Tuesday evening, March 28, learning about the production and purpose behind the Assistance League of San Bernardino’s annual Headdress Ball from guest speakers and Assistance League members Margie Arnett and Heidi Vazquez. The ball is a dinner and show with 10 musical performances featuring choreographed dancing by models in […]

01

Apr

Bend – Loss of Funding Impacts Programs

Two nonprofits whose public service projects weren’t selected to split more than $30,000 in federal grant money earlier this month are now looking for a way forward without the financial assistance. NeighborImpact and the Assistance League of Bend, the two groups whose proposals weren’t recommended for the $34,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding by […]

Apr

St Louis – Described as Guardians of the Community

In the middle of the night, a woman flees her home, children in tow, to escape the abusive environment she has found her family in. Their escape requires a fast getaway – clothes are left behind, and only essentials come with. It’s a familiar story, heard all too often. Assistance League strives to make the […]

Apr

Laguna Beach – Provides Educational Tools for Even Start Readiness Program

The Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach offers an Even Start Program that prepares youngsters for kindergarten. The Assistance League of Laguna Beach has supported Even Start for many years through their Preschool Readiness Program. In the past the Assistance League has provided items including desks, chairs, and school supplies. Every year the students […]

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Mar

Coppell – Partner for Fatal Vision Presentation

Officer Rachel Freeman, CISD Campus Resource Officer and Lynette Fortson of the Assistance League [of Coppell] presented an informational demonstration entitled “Fatal Vision” to the learners at Victory Place @ Coppell on Wednesday March 23. Fatal Vision is an interactive demonstration of the effects of alcohol or drugs on good making good choices and fine […]

Mar

North Coast – Barnes & Noble Book Drive Recipient

Assistance League of North Coast was the recipient of the 2015 Barnes & Noble Book Drive and donated nearly 1,000 books to students at Laurel Elementary School in Oceanside. A total of 990 books went to 495 students at the school. Among the recipients were students in Lawrence Pallant’s 3rd grade class at Laurel. By […]