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Feb
Norman – Nonprofit Gives Children a Chance to Start School with Dignity
NORMAN, Okla. — There’s nothing like starting the first day of school with new clothes and a new pair of shoes. Some children have not had the opportunity to experience that, and that’s where Assistance League of Norman comes in. “We want children to go back to school with their head held high,” Assistance League […]
Feb
Tucson – Looking out for the Tucson Community
It was 9:30 on a Wednesday morning, but a group of elementary children aren’t sitting in their desks at school. Instead, they are picking out some clothes and a backpack for themselves. Helen Van Auken, a retired principal and teacher, was there helping a little girl pick out clothes. She volunteers at the Assistance League […]
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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
Southeastern Michigan – Presents Operation School Bell Award to Miller Vein
Miller Vein is a local medical facility, staffed by specialists who create a variety of state of the art vein treatments. For the past 3 years, Miller Vein has volunteered at our Operation School Bell® elementary school distributions. Dr. Jeffrey Miller closes all of his 5 offices for one day and brings his entire staff to […]
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Oct
Glendale – Hosts Authors and Illustrators Day
Veteran children’s authors and first-time authors practically took over Glendale’s R.D. White Elementary School on Oct. 16. They took part in Glendale Assistance League’s Authors and Illustrators Day. Starting in 1997, the event has become a premier program for teaching children about literacy and the love of books. To start the day, author/illustrator Mary Ann Fraser from […]
11
Sep
the Chesapeake – Project Literacy Program – Pen Pals
“Thank you for being my pen pal buddy. I had fun writing to you. We get out on June 5 so this means this is my last time writing to you. I will miss you even though I have never seen you in real life. It was fun writing to a human and learning about another […]
