Thank you to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, CA for providing a former Godiva chocolate store for a display of Assistance League’s philanthropic programs.  Stop by to see samples of items we provide to those in crisis or in need. Also, see photos of Scholarships recipients who have received over $1,500,000 in the last 20 […]

Arlita Smith recently received the Anne Banning Leadership Award named after the founder of Assistance League, who promoted the growth of effective volunteerism through leadership and education. This award demonstrates the importance and value of leadership to Assistance League chapters, while also honoring the accomplishments and dedication of the recipient. Arlita has continually served in […]

We will begin accepting donations this Thursday March 25. Donations will be Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We plan to open for retail shopping on April 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.   Join Our Mailing List

Sororo Tamayo-Perez grew up fighting the sense that she was not “college material”. Her immigrant parents had struggled to support their three children with low-wage jobs.  Then Assistance League awarded her a scholarship, and she is on her way to San Jose State.  “When I received the call about the scholarship it made me want […]

Recently, member volunteers were “personal shoppers” at Old Navy Store, in Concord, as part of Operation School Bell®’ Common Threads program to benefit homeless students identified by school counselors in the Mount Diablo and Pittsburg Unified School Districts.  Some of these students live in garages, while others double up with other families. The members consulted an […]

Assistance League Diablo Valley launched Food for Families food drive to support Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County. Recently 500 flyers were distributed to neighbors by Assisteens® to the neighbors to encourage participation.