14
May
Hemacinto – Campaign to Collect 1,000 Books
Putting a book in the hands of every young child in the San Jacinto Valley who doesn’t have one in their home is the motivation behind the Assistance League of Hemacinto’s month-long book drive. “It might be they can’t afford books or don’t have anyone that can read to them,” President Linda Morriss said. The […]
16
Apr
San Jose – Members Honored at Junior League Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
At its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon the Junior League of San Jose honored 80 deserving candidates. Two Assistance League of San Jose members, Sylvain Roberts and Judy Keniston were among those selected by the Junior League judges to receive one of ten Crystal Bowl Awards. They both received a Certificate of Appreciation and were invited […]
02
Apr
San Luis Obispo – Receives Grant for Dental Supplies
Assistance League of San Luis Obispo County has received a $5,184 grant award from The California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation Dental Materials and Supplies Grant program which supports nonprofit organizations with dental supplies and materials necessary for dental operations and oral health services. The Henry Schein Cares Foundation supplied the requested dental products – toothbrushes, […]
09
Mar
St. Louis – Works with Eagle Scout on Little Libraries Project
All kids who live around six Ritenour elementary schools now have new libraries to visit. Eagle scout Elijah Edwards worked with the Assistance League of St. Louis to bring self-contained little houses containing books to several neighborhoods. Edwards is a Parkway South High School senior who built a Little Community Library as his Eagle Scout […]
08
Mar
Chaves County – Promotes Literacy
To promote literacy for children in Chaves County, Assistance League Chaves County joined in Assistance League ACTION! Week in honor of national founder Anne Banning’s February birthday. Locally, each K-8 student scheduled for Operation School Bell® appointments on February 23 at the chapter house at 2601 N. Aspen in Roswell received new school clothes, personal […]
28
Feb
Downey – Gives Books Away for ACTION! Week
The Second Tyme Around Thrift Shoppe in Downtown Downey will be giving away books Saturday for children in grades TK-6. The giveaway is sponsored by Assistance League of Downey in an effort to support and promote children’s literacy. Families can receive the books from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The store is located at 11026 […]
