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Apr
Santa Barbara – Receives Spirit of Successful Aging Award
The Center for Successful Aging presented its sixth annual benefit concert, “Sophisticated Ladies,” featuring an exclusive performance by local music legend Ike Jenkins and his Santa Barbara Big Band. Twenty accomplished musicians played two sets of polished performances of the brassy, jazzy and nostalgic music of the Big Band era at the beautiful Marjorie Luke Theatre. The 10 […]
Apr
Santa Clarita – Shares Impact Story
I Can See the White Board Thanks to Aunt Mabel’s Sweater! by Gayle Abril-Nolet | Mar 29, 2018 | Community How could Aunt Mabel’s sweater help a fourth-grade student to see the board in her classroom? So glad you asked! Susan is Aunt Mabel’s favorite niece. For Susan’s birthday, Aunt Mabel bought her a beautiful sweater that was “So Susan.” […]
27
Mar
Sierra Foothills – Finalist in Women’s Fund El Dorado Grants Selection
From high-school robotics to equine-assisted psychotherapy, drought-tolerant landscaping for the library to new school clothes for disadvantaged children, the nonprofit funding needs on El Dorado County’s West Slope are as varied as they are pressing. More than 190 members and guests of Women’s Fund El Dorado (WFED) had the opportunity to hear firsthand from representatives […]
Mar
Legacy of Literacy – National Assistance League Donates 100,000 Books
BURBANK, Calif., March 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — National Assistance League, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization with 120 chapters and 23,000 members nationally, announced today that its chapters collected or purchased more than 100,000 books which the organization donated to schools, libraries and other community organizations to support literacy among youth. Termed Legacy of Literacy, the program was initiated […]
26
Mar
the Chesapeake – Hosts Annual Stork’s Nest Baby Shower
Members of Assistance League of the Chesapeake met on Thursday, December 14, for their annual Stork’s Nest Baby Shower to benefit the Stork’s Nest at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Members donated over $4,000 of items to Stork’s Nest, which provides educational classes ranging from prenatal to infant care, utilizing a points-based incentive system for women […]
25
Mar
St. Louis – Announces Upcoming Annual Author’s Brunch
This spring, sit and talk with two notable authors who dish out heartfelt stories, with a side of laughter. Amy Dickinson and Kevin Killeen headline the 13th annual Authors Brunch to benefit Assistance League of St. Louis. “It’s a spectacular day [offering] relaxation, laughter and fun,” Suzanne Pratl, president of Assistance League, says. “We’ll host […]
