Uncategorized

Operation School Bell^® – More Than Just Clothing Kids

Yes, Assistance League is known for clothing children so they can go to school dressed liked their classmates. It is said that being dressed like their peers helps children build self-esteem and feel “part of the group.” They can stop worrying about what they’re wearing and concentrate on learning. But there are also other ways […]

Building Bridges to a Better Tomorrow…One Program at a Time

Preparations are underway for the Assistance League National Conference in September, a much-anticipated event that unites members from across the country in San Francisco for four days of networking, education and sharing information. Appropriately themed Building bridges to a brighter tomorrow…one program at a time, this year’s conference takes place near the iconic Golden Gate […]

Sowing Seeds of Growth: Kids Become Gardeners

Three great goals—help young children learn about plants, work together in nature, and eat fresh vegetables—are combined in a program of Assistance League of Southwest Washington. The chapter works with kindergarteners and preschoolers at a local agency, Innovative Services Northwest, to increase literacy and help children, many of whom have developmental or social challenges, reach […]

Make a New Year’s Resolution You Can Keep: Declutter and Donate

Donating used items is one New Year’s resolution that’s easy to keep; declutters your home; has a positive impact on the planet and can benefit Assistance League, a philanthropic organization with a nationwide chain of high quality thrift shops. Whether you have clothes you no longer wear, a prized lamp or an old set of […]

Assistance League Culture of Giving Brings Donors Knocking

At pre-holiday fundraisers, Assistance League chapters challenge guests to dig deeper and donate a few extra dollars, over and above the generous amount already spent in silent auction, raffle and boutique purchases. Assistance League members dig into their own wallets, publicly demonstrating the confidence they have in their chapter’s ability to better living conditions for […]

Assistance League National Conference Overflowing with Inspiration and Information

Approximately 800 member volunteers convened at the Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas, in September for the 2016 Assistance League National Conference, themed The Power of Change, Navigating Change and Driving Growth. Some chapters had one person in attendance, while others, such as nearby San Antonio, had as many as 30, but all agreed that the conference […]