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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
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
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 […]
