Chapter News

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Jan

the Bay Area – Kohl’s Donates Over 900 Books to Chapter

This past fall, Assistance League of the Bay Area entered into a partnership with Kohl’s, as the chapter shifted to an all-retail model for their largest philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®. There have been numerous ways Kohl’s has demonstrated their commitment to the partnership. On Saturday, January 12, they came through, once again. After observing the […]

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Jan

San Mateo County – Receives Chamber of Commerce Business Award

The San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its winners for this year’s Business Awards. Small Business: Banner Printing and Business Forms; Medium Business: Sofa Outlet; Large Business: Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria; Good Neighbor: John and Melinda Adams; Community Award: Luke Bottari; Mayor’s Award: Evelyn Stivers, Housing Leadership Council; Green Award: Bay Meadows; Frances […]

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Jan

Northern Virginia – Benefits from “Tee Off for Tots”

Assistance League of Northern Virginia is honored to be one of six DC metro area charities selected to benefit from funds raised at Tee Off for Tots Tournament for Children’s Charities.  This event is run by a group of Morgan Stanley employees who donate their time and talent to insure its success every year.  Since […]

Jan

Greater Portland – Hosts Operation School Bell

On Thursday, February 7, Assistance League of Greater Portland will sponsor a “Shop with the HOPS” event at the Hillsboro Fred Meyer, 6495 S.E. Tualatin Valley Highway. Volunteers with the organization, accompanied by Hops mascot Barley, will host a new clothes shopping spree for Hillsboro middle school and high school students in need. The organization […]

Jan

Eugene – Receives Grant from CCUIF

During an awards ceremony held at the Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort Center in Canyonville, Oregon on Jan. 9, the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation (CCUIF) awarded $474,300 to 68 nonprofit organizations in seven southeastern Oregon counties… In addition to Creswell at Home, other Lane County nonprofits receiving CCUIF grants during the Fall 2017 […]

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Jan

Minneapolis-St Paul – Edina resident takes over as Assistance League president

Since fall, Susan Dolan has grown accustomed to regular flights to Los Angeles and back, but that jet-set routine isn’t as glamorous as it might sound. “It’s only nice the first couple of times,” Dolan said. That’s there’s work to be done, as helping kids takes precedent over catching rays during her constant travels. Dolan […]