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Jul
Stockton – Remodeled Thrift Shop Opens
About six weeks ago, Assistance League of Stockton Thrift Shop closed for a total remodeling. The shop, at 1319 E. Harding Way, reopened July 5. The store is twice as large as before, totally upscale, and filled with merchandise. Assistance League is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization; all proceeds from the shop go to support four […]
Jul
Carlsbad – United Way Teaming up with Chapter for Back to School
Families who are preparing for the new school year with help from the Assistance League of Carlsbad and need help getting their students school supplies have a new option. Backpacks containing grade appropriate supplies are available free of charge at the the United Way office, located at 116 S. Canyon St., said community resource manager of United Way Barbara […]
Jul
Capistrano Valley – Installs New Board of Directors
The Assistance League of Capistrano Valley has installed Jan Jacobs of Mission Viejo as chapter president. It also installed a new executive board, including Carol Franklin of Mission Viejo as president-elect, Sharon Gonzalez of San Clemente as vice president of resource development, Kathi Manuel of Mission Viejo as vice president of philanthropy, Karen DeNizio of […]
Jul
El Paso – Assisteens Complete Active Year
The El Paso Chapter of Assisteens® has experienced much success. The membership of 55, with an additional five graduate members at large have continued to focus on La Posada Home, where over a period of eleven months, Assisteens paid twenty- four visits complete with crafts, games, activities and treats to engage the children residing there. In addition to these […]
Jul
Bellingham – Receives Grant from First Federal Community Foundation
Assistance League of Bellingham was awarded $5,000 by First Federal Community Foundation for Operation School Bell. It would primarily be used to purchase new school clothing for low-income primary school children in Whatcom County, according to the press release. “It was wonderful to see the happy faces of children as they left Target with a […]
21
Jul
Greater Wilmington – Receives Community Grant
ATMC (Shallotte, N.C.) recently gave $25,000 in grants through Community Connections to 16 organizations dedicated to Brunswick County. This year’s recipients include education organizations, community service groups and a foundation that offers support and financial assistance to cancer patients, among many others. Since 2006, ATMC has awarded over $500,000 in community and education grants to […]
