Literacy Programs

Greater Wilmington – Legacy of Literacy

With the return to school just weeks away, the Bolivia Elementary School media center has a brand new selection of children’s literature thanks to the generosity of Assistance League of Greater Wilmington. Tillie Lehmer, Mary Jo Harris, Jan Jacobsen and Pam Moody organized a book drive to benefit a school in New Hanover and Brunswick […]

the Chesapeake – Responds to COVID by Donating Computers

Assistance League Members Donate 30 Chromebook Computers to Families at Georgetown East Elementary School and Meade Heights Elementary School New computers give underserved students the resources they need. With its usual programs on hiatus due to the pandemic, Assistance League of the Chesapeake members wanted to continue to make contributions to the community. Vice President […]

Huntington Beach – Makes a Difference During the Pandemic

On May 21st 1,100 students in seven elementary and middle schools in Huntington Beach’s Ocean View School District were able to choose two books each while picking up their “Grab n’ Go” meals. 2,200 books were donated by Assistance League Huntington Beach to make a difference to these children during the pandemic. Assistance League was […]

Huntington Beach – Hands Out Free Books to Children

Westmont Elementary Visual and Performing Arts Academy was one of seven Ocean View School District campuses where kids received their ‘grab-and-go’ meals and each child was given a book provided by Assistance League of Huntington Beach. The meal distribution and book giveaway took place May 21st at Circle View, Harbour View, Lake View, Oak View, […]

Victor Valley – ACTION! Week

Assistance League of Victor Valley presented a Dr. Seuss skit to four local schools. The cast, Kathy Lendhart as Daisy Head Maisie, Patty Everly and Mary Noel as the Sneetches, Rosanne Smith as Cat in the Hat, Jerome Johnson as the voice of Mack the turtle and Cindy Johnson as Yertle Turtle.

Greater Wilmington – Book Drive for Nashville

In recognition of the needs in Nashville, Tenn., after the recent destructive and deadly tornado, Assistance League will “pay it forward” by purchasing $1,000 of new children’s books. Members of Assistance League of Greater Wilmington were surprised and heartened after Hurricane Florence when we were contacted by Destinee’s Gift, a Chattanooga, Tennessee, organization started by […]