Chapter News

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Jun

El Paso – Installs New Board

Assistance League of El Paso, a nonprofit organization that operates four philanthropy programs, announced the members of its 2016-2017 board, who begin their terms in June. Armida Hernandez is president; Ina Lachman, first vice president; Margie Nelson, second vice president; and Flo McClaskey, third vice president, respectively. Mary Schmidt is recording secretary; Jeanie Dodge, corresponding […]

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May

Greater Wilmington – Recognizes Jan Jacobson with Ada Edwards Laughlin Award

Assistance League of Greater Wilmington celebrated another year of putting “caring and commitment into action” in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties.  At our end-of-the-year luncheon, the Ada Edwards Laughlin Award was presented to Jan Jacobson for her dedicated work for our chapter.  This award is presented to a volunteer who goes beyond all expectations […]

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May

Tucson – Assisteens Host Fashion Show Fundraiser

Assisteens® is an auxiliary of Assistance League of Tucson. Each year, they plan, budget and host a fashion show to raise funds for their program Assisteens Helping Tucson Teens.  Watch the video of this year’s show.

May

St. Louis – Receives Grant from Rotary Club

ix high school seniors and 10 organizations received scholarships and grants totaling $32,000 during the Rotary Club of West St. Louis County’s annual community awards banquet. Other honors also recognized the organization’s picks for Business of the Year, Collegiate Volunteer Leadership and Excellence in Education awards. Scholarship recipients included Mahnoor Malik from Parkway West, Kassidy […]

May

Houston – Scholarship Impacts Student’s Life

A fifth-grade teacher with high expectations. Two middle school choir directors. A coach with positive words. These are a few of the inspiring educators who have led four seniors at Northbrook High School to graduation with clear purpose and goals. These four – Jennifer Garcia, Elvira Campos, Bryan Turtius and Amy Rodriguez —  are now […]

May

Santa Barbara – Receives United Way Award

United Way of Santa Barbara County hosted its 93rd Annual Awards Celebration at the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore in Montecito Wednesday, May 18, 2016. The annual dinner recognized local organizations and individuals for contributing to the community and UWSBC activities such as Fun in the Sun, United for Literacy and the Financial Empowerment Partnership. A total of 25 awards […]