Chapter News

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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 […]

Mar

Sacramento – Ruthie Langstaff, Charter Member of Assistance League of Sacramento Celebrates 100th Birthday

Assistance League of Sacramento is pleased to honor Ruthie Langstaff on her 100th birthday. Ruthie was one of 34 women who in 1966 embraced a vision to form an official guild, which began the journey of Assistance League of Sacramento. On September 25, 1968, Assistance League of Sacramento became the 45th chapter of National Assistance […]

Mar

Montgomery County – Receives Grant

Assistance League Montgomery County accepted monies from Montgomery County Community Foundation. A donation of $4,900 was received from the Metcalf Endowment and $5,000 from a MCCF grant for a grand total of $9,900. Thank you Montgomery County Community Foundation for your continued support of our organization.  You make a difference in the lives of people […]

Mar

St. Louis – Steps to Success and The COVID Challenge

How do volunteers provide children with shoes, when schools are closed & learning is virtual? Mindy Hellmich, Assistance League of St. Louis member and Co-Chair of Steps to Success explains HOW: “You think outside the box. You think WAY outside the box!” The all-volunteer Steps to Success (Steps) team has adapted and refined sizing, fitting […]