• We’re On The Map

    Posted by JW Anthony on April 20, 2023

    In more ways than one! Our Chapter was chartered in 1967, and is one of more than 120 chapters of Assistance League, a national nonprofit organization.  We are among…


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  • 14,000 Baby Bags For Welcome Home Baby

    Posted by JW Anthony on April 17, 2023

    Since Since 2010, the Baby Bags program has donated 14,000 bags to identified families in Contra Costa County. They include disposable diapers, baby wipes, onesies, socks and burp cloths or…


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  • Anne Banning Award

    Posted by JW Anthony on April 17, 2023

    This year our award for outstanding leadership was given to long-time member Betty Cracknell.  By her example she has shown others how to be a great leader and do…


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  • Best of the East Bay

    Posted by JW Anthony on March 26, 2023

    THANK YOU TO EAST BAY TIMES READERS! Assistance League Thrift Shop at the Way Side Inn Was voted Best in the East Bay by readers of the East Bay Times…


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  • TeleCare Christmas

    Posted by JW Anthony on January 24, 2023

    On December 2nd, TeleCare clients, guests, and volunteers were treated to a visit from Santa, entertainment from Act II Improv, a catered lunch, and fabulous, professional decorations from Joni…


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  • Parade of Lights 2022

    Posted by JW Anthony on December 4, 2022

    Assisteens® Auxiliary, The Kids on the Block puppets and puppeteers celebrated the tree lighting in the Parade of Lights at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, California. The Assisteens carried the…


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  • We Gave, She Gives!

    Posted by JW Anthony on December 2, 2022

    In 2005, Olympic High School Student and emancipated foster youth Joni Richardson received an Assistance League Diablo Valley (ALDV) scholarship to Contra Costa College. Today, Joni is a Holiday…


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  • What We Do

    Posted by JW Anthony on November 30, 2022

    Assistance League Diablo Valley support others in our community. In fiscal year 2021- 22, over 400 dedicated member volunteers, including the Assisteens Auxiliary, volunteered over 49,000…


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  • Giving Tuesday? – Giving Everyday!

    Posted by JW Anthony on November 18, 2022

    From GivingTuesday.org:  “Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good.” In that spirit, please consider making a donation during…


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  • Over $200,000 in Scholarships Awarded

    Posted by JW Anthony on October 5, 2022

    This spring Assistance League Diablo Valley awarded $206,200 in scholarships to 53 young adults to further their education. Here’s what several of them had to say:  “…I would like to…


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