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Nov
Columbia Pacific – Receives Donation
The Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific received an $8,000 check from David and Danene Lethin, owners of the fishing vessel Aleutian Ballad, which was featured on Season 2 of the Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch,” and now operates five months of the year in Ketchikan, Alaska, as a shore excursion, The Bering Sea Crab Fishermen’s […]
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Nov
Greater Wilmington – Operation Teddy Bear Donates Toys to NHRMC
Assistance League of Greater Wilmington has a new philanthropic program. To kick off Operation Teddy Bear, the first 150 of 500 teddy bears were delivered to the Betty H. Cameron Women’s & Children’s Hospital. Patients admitted to the Pediatric and Pediatric ICU departments will receive a cuddly ear. Michele Erick, Music Therapist/Child Life Specialist, accepted […]
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Nov
Santa Clarita – Sunset in the Vineyard Raises Funds to Clothe Schoolchildren
Sunset in the Vineyard, the annual wine tasting fundraiser hosted by Assistance League of Santa Clarita will be held Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Compa Vineyard in Newhall. Tickets to the event are $65 each and includes complimentary valet parking, tastings from 14 vintners and food. The event will offer Music by Three Fold and […]
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Nov
Victor Valley – Celebrates Make A Difference Day
Volunteers at Assistance League of Victor Valley recently hosted school librarians, principals, and teachers in celebration of the National Make A Difference Day, donating over 2,000 books to local schools. The book drive was a collective effort between Assistance League volunteers and local Victor valley communities who gave generously, organizers said. Assistance League said it appreciates […]
Nov
Huntington Beach – MOD Pizza Sales Benefit Chapter
On August 31st, MOD Pizza opened their doors and their hearts to the community. As is their tradition, MOD Pizza donated 100% of their opening day pizza sales to a nonprofit in the community. This time, Assistance League of Huntington Beach is the beneficiary. The chapter received a donation of $3,258 from the opening day […]
Nov
Town & Style: Saint Louis School uniforms have been linked to improved attendance and graduation rates, reduced peer pressure and bullying, decreased gang influence, and fewer discipline issues. Seeing these potential benefits, St. Louis Public Schools and several county districts require uniforms for students in many schools. When parents can’t afford the approved clothing, however, […]
