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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 […]

Assistance League Takes on Literacy

Drawing on the success of reaching their national goal of collecting and donating 500,000 books in five years, Assistance League has decided to devote a special day of their own to help combat childhood literacy. On the fourth Saturday of February 2018, chapters across the country will stage their first “Legacy of Literacy” event in […]

The Season of Giving Is Upon Us

December is a major month for fundraising.  In fact, over 30% of annual donations occur between Thanksgiving and the new year with the majority of those gifts occurring in the final three days of the year.  And why is December such a popular month for giving?  Many would say it is because of the tax […]