14
Sep
Hemacinto – Presents Pat Brudin with Ada Edwards Laughlin Award
Pat Brudin of Assistance League of Hemacinto received the Ada Edwards Laughlin Award at a recent luncheon held in her honor. Pat is a founding chapter member with 40 years of service. Pat is well known for her handcrafted items working year-round on the chapter’s annual Holiday Boutique. In addition, Pat spent hundreds of hours […]
11
Sep
the Chesapeake – Project Literacy Program – Pen Pals
“Thank you for being my pen pal buddy. I had fun writing to you. We get out on June 5 so this means this is my last time writing to you. I will miss you even though I have never seen you in real life. It was fun writing to a human and learning about another […]
04
Aug
Riverside – Presents National Operation School Bell Award to JCPenney Stores
JCPenney stores of Riverside Galleria and Moreno Valley jointly received the National Operation School Bell® Award from Assistance League of Riverside at the chapter’s Annual Installation Meeting and Luncheon on May 17, 2017. Both stores have assisted the chapter in many ways to clothe children in need from the eight school districts the chapter serves.
09
Jul
Through the One-2-One Tutoring program, Assistance League member volunteer, Donna Burnett-Albu, provides weekly literacy support to students at Walt Whitman Elementary School in Pontiac. Hazel Park art students and their teacher Nancy Sly (center with "S" shirt) are grateful for Assistance League's Link to Creative Teaching support that enabled them to create a social justice [...]
Jul
Southeastern Michigan – Rochester High School Key Club Donates to Assistance League
Student members of the Rochester High School (RHS) Key Club donated $300 to the Assault Survivor Kits® program, provided by Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan, to support survivors of sexual abuse and assault. Jennifer O’Toole-Seyka, RHS counselor and Key Club advisor, shared information with students about Assistance League’s program that provides fresh clothes and personal items to […]
03
Jul
Greater San Diego – Saving the Planet While Treasure Hunting in Hillcrest
By Anne Haule How do you protect the climate, save money, get exercise, have fun and give back to the community all at the same time? I call it treasure hunting. Others call it “thrifting.” Treasure hunting has become a fun hobby. I thank my daughter, the minimalist, for showing me the way. I’ll admit […]