04
Feb
San Jose – Dresses 5,434 Children in Operation School Bell
DRESSED FOR SUCCESS: The all-volunteer Assistance League of San Jose announced this week that it had provided 9,210 new school uniforms to 5,434 low-income students in three San Jose school districts. The uniforms were distributed in two waves: Once at the start of the school year and again in January to catch students who entered […]
23
Jan
Southeastern Michigan – Raises $120,000 for Programs at Mistletoe Market
The generous holiday spirit shared in a single day helps provide funds to continue critical philanthropic programs for the entire year. The Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan raised more than $120,000 at its 13th Annual Mistletoe Marketplace Fundraiser, held November 17, 2016, at the Palazzo Grande Banquet and Event Center in Shelby Township. It is […]
Jan
Long Beach – Rick Rackers Auxiliary Host “Woman of the Year”
Tickets are on sale for Rick Rackers Auxiliary of Assistance League of Long Beach’s 2017 “Woman of the Year” luncheon, which will honor philanthropist and realtor Tammy Newland of Seal Beach. The event will take place at 11 a.m. Feb. 3 at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach. The luncheon is a longstanding tradition […]
Jan
El Paso – Receives Grant from Sunrise Rotary
Assistance League of El Paso was presented with a check for $4,000 by the Sunrise Rotary Club on Wednesday, in recognition of the work performed by the group. Each year, the all-volunteer organization provides school clothes to more than 3,500 low-income children. The clothes are purchased with cash donation and income from the league’s thrift […]
18
Jan
Want to see kids grin? Face-splitting, pure-joy grins? Buy them new shoes. And pants. And a jacket. And, because no one should have to share, a toothbrush. Buy them underwear and socks, which everyone needs, because it is a blushing offense, in a kid’s world, to pull off a shoe at a friend’s house and […]
17
Jan
Albuquerque – Partners with Payless Shoes for KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids
Sally Ruscitti Manager at the Assistance League of Albuquerque and Mark Blea, District Manager from Payless Shoe Source joined New Mexico Living to talk about how you can help local kids who need a new pair of shoes through our KRQE Cares Shoes For Kids campaign. You can donate a pair of shoes at any […]