Chapter News

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Apr

Northern Virginia – Sponsors GotSneakers Campaign

We are delighted by the success of our GotSneakers campaign, which we launched in January.  GotSneakers.com compensates nonprofit organizations for the sneakers they collect.  Athletic shoes in good condition are provided to individuals all over the world who can’t afford quality footwear.  Sneakers that are not suitable are recycled and used as paving materials. For […]

Apr

North Coast – Hosts 30th Anniversary Fundraiser

“Enduring Stories” at the Oceanside Museum of Art Last year our chapter held a virtual fundraising event, “Step Up for Kids”. It was fun to see how many people came up with creative ideas to make this happen without breaking covid restriction rules. So now, after almost two years of not being able to get […]

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Apr

Albuquerque – “Styles by Miné” at Assistance League of Albuquerque’s Shop on the Corner

Which Albuquerque, New Mexico thrift store has a personal stylist who can help you look great by choosing outfits to lift your spirits and confidence? It’s the Assistance League of Albuquerque’s Shop on the Corner.  Miné is one of the reasons this thrift store was voted by Albuquerque the Magazine as “Best in the City 2021” for best bargain duds and […]

Apr

Northern Virginia – National Volunteer Month and Member Recruitment

At the start of National Volunteer Month, Assistance League of Northern Virginia recognized ALL member volunteers who have had such a profound impact on students and families in their community since founding as a guild in 1999 and as a chapter in 2004.  Everyone is encouraged to choose a cause and volunteer!  Feel the empowerment […]

11

Mar

Sierra Foothills – Jingle! Mingle! Fundraising in a Covid World

Assistance League Sierra Foothills has a successful track record with its Homes for the Holidays fundraising tour traditionally held the first weekend in December. For the second year in a row, however, the event was cancelled due to Covid. Unfortunately, the needs of our El Dorado County community did not cease. Fundraising events are essential […]

Mar

North Coast – Feeding Hope

Judy Stevens, Jane Valentine and Lory Sheldon, volunteers of the Assistance League of North Coast, organized their membership in supporting the North County Food Bank of San Diego’s “Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.” In a little more than one month $4,100.00 was raised which will provide food to fill 687 backpacks for the rest of […]