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Back to School Shopping

August always brings to mind the fun and the stress of the back to school season.  Whether it is memories of when we were younger and getting to shop for a new backpack or when our children were younger and having to brave the crowds to shop for school supplies.  Whatever comes to mind, there […]

Summertime and the Living is Easy

Summertime and the living is easy, or so goes the Gershwin song. Although the kids are out of school and families are planning vacations, Assistance League member volunteers are just gearing up for a new year of service. Works of philanthropy have always been important throughout the history of our country and the philanthropic programs of […]

National – President Susan Dolan Interviewed by Local TV Station

Susan Dolan was on one of her local TV Stations, WCCO, noon show talking about Assistance League both locally and nationally. She did a lovely job of talking about what we do for our communities and how we differentiate ourselves as an ALL VOLUNTEER organization.  Click the link below to view the interview segment. Ali […]

Assistance League Scholarships – Transforming Lives Through Higher Education

Commencement ceremonies will soon take place in high schools throughout our communities as graduates celebrate past accomplishments and anticipate a future bright with possibilities.  What an exciting time for the graduates. But, even in the land of opportunity, higher education and youth enrichment programs are beyond the reach of many children and young adults. The […]

It’s Raining Books

As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. Imagine what our Legacy of Literacy event will bring with the shower of books on children. Perhaps they will bloom into enthusiastic readers! Recently, Assistance League® chapters held special events centered around literacy during our Legacy of Literacy event. With over 80% of our chapters participating […]

The Whole House Edit…AKA Spring Cleaning

Rarely do we see the people who purchase our donations at the thrift store, but this experience can have a mind-altering effect on what you may decide to keep vs. donate.  It may also inspire some serious springtime editing of a whole house. Picture a midnight blue knit jacket, well-known designer, figure-flattering peplum hem and […]