Philanthropic Programs

Operation School Bell®

Elementary school students shop at local Target store “dressing” or are provided with uniforms at their local schools.

Assault Survivor Kit®

Assault Survivor Kits contain new clothing items for men, women and children who are victims of assault or who are in crisis.

Share Our Spare

The Share Our Spare Program provides an expanded community service emphasis to oversee distribution of unused items donated to our Thrift Shop,

Adult Day Care Socials

A monthly celebration is held at an adult day care center located in Tempe.

Scholarships

The Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to qualified students of East Valley Institute of Technology.

2021-2022 Statistics

$288

thousand dollars returned to East Valley

11.4

thousand people served in East Valley

23.7

thousand hours volunteered

News

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“100+ Women Who Care”

Thank you to “100 + Women Who Care – Valley of the Sun” for awarding our chapter $11,100 today for our philanthropic programs!

Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona

We are proud to recognize  Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona Foundation for Community Health and Advancement as a Platinum Sponsor of Vegas NIghts Kickin’ it up for the kids.

Independent Newsmedia Award

Assistance League of East Valley members were on hand at the thrift store to receive an award presentation from a representative of “Independent Newsmedia” on May 3. Assistance League of East Valley was named Best Thrift Store, Best Nonprofit Organization and Best Philanthropic Event. From left are Sarah Auffret, Candy Watkinson, Carol Chandler of Independent […]

PayPal Volunteers packaging Assault Survivor Kits

Thank you to these PayPal volunteers packaging Assault Survivor Kits to be donated to hospitals and fire stations in our area, who will then give them out to survivors in need!  Thank you to Alicia Sterzinar from our Advisory Council for organizing this fantastic event benefiting the ASK program!

Community Volunteers

Community Volunteers from PacSci hard at work sorting women’s and children’s clothing as well as steaming for the Thrift Shop.

Thrift Shop Sales

WEEKLY SALES CALENDAR “Get crafty and update your look, both for your home and for yourself!”          Thrift Shop Sales Calendar May 2023 Shop Hours: 10am – 4pm Wednesday – Saturday Donations are being accepted Wednesday thru Saturday and Monday – 10am to 3pm We appreciate your continued support.        […]

“Vegas Nights Fundraiser!!”

Derek Staahl, Anchor  VEGAS NIGHTS 2023 Rosemary Craft, President Our Fundraiser was a hit! Congrats to Derek Staahl, news anchor for Arizona Family’s 3 & 5, our fabulous MC, and Mark Stevens as Elvis for bringing the house down!                      If you missed it you can […]

Arizona Spelling Bee – Chandler’s “Winners!”

Congratulations to Opal Mishra and Regina Rascon from Chandler schools who made it to the top in the Arizona Spelling Bee on March 18. Opal (on left) came in 2nd and will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in June. Regina (on right) took 4th place. Assistance League of East Valley sponsors three spelling bees each year in Chandler, Gilbert and Tempe, providing […]

AWARD – Favorite Thrift Shop

Thank you to our East Valley community, including our members, customers, and friends, who voted in the Independent News Media Reader’s Choice Awards. “Assistance League of East Valley” has been awarded the “2022 East Valley Favorite Thrift Shop!”  

Sundt Construction Inc, Employes – Grant

We are thrilled to have received a $10,000 grant from the Sundt Foundation! Funding comes from donations from Sundt Construction Inc. employees, matched by the company. The Foundation board presented the check during a tour of our shop. At left are Tom Vosdoganes of Sundt and another representative, along with Rosemary Craft and Joyce Godfrey. […]

Chandler Compadres Grant

Thank you, Chandler Compadres, for the $2,500 “Kids Are Our Game” grant to Assistance League of East Valley. Now 115 more students in Title I elementary schools will have two sets of clean new uniforms to wear to school. You are making a difference in the lives of kids! @ChandlerCompadres    2 attachments  472KB

East Valley Spelling Bees

Congratulations to the winners of the district spelling bees in Tempe, Chandler and Gilbert Schools! Assistance League of East Valley awarded these top spellers trophies and book store gift cards at three events in January. Seventy-four children participated, and a handful from each district will compete in regional bees. The regional winners will go on to the […]

Thank you, COX Charities!

Cox Charities has once again awarded our chapter with grant funds for Operation School Bell! We received a check for $5,000 in October, which will enable us to provide an additional 230 students with two school uniforms each. Cox Charities is supporting a new Cox company social goal, called “34 by 34”, to empower 34 […]

Birdies For Charity 2023!

Donate to  Phoenix Open Birdies For Charity program!    

Helping Those in Need in the Community

  Our ASK Program Agency Partners   While on YouTube you may want to check out a few of our other Videos.

Thunderbirds Charities Donate $20,000

Thunderbird Charities FOX10 Video   

Operation School Bell Dressing at Target

Operation School Bell Target Dressing It was a great evening! Assistance League of East members held their first Target dressing for the 2017-18 school year…

Michael Pollack accepts Operation School Bell Award

Assistance League of East Valley proudly presented the Operation School Bell® award to Michael A. Pollack

Radio Interview with Mini Salas at KMLE

Radio Interview with Mini Salas at KMLE Kathy Stevens and Paula Brimhall Assistance League of East Valley – Marketing

Operation School Bell Shopping Spree

Shopping Spree at Target!

Katie Seavers on Midday Arizona

Katie Seavers on Midday Arizona  

News & Events

  • All
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  • Thrift Shop Sales

“100+ Women Who Care”

Thank you to “100 + Women Who Care – Valley of the Sun” for awarding our chapter $11,100 today for our philanthropic programs!

Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona

We are proud to recognize  Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona Foundation for Community Health and Advancement as a Platinum Sponsor of Vegas NIghts Kickin’ it up for the kids.

Independent Newsmedia Award

Assistance League of East Valley members were on hand at the thrift store to receive an award presentation from a representative of “Independent Newsmedia” on May 3. Assistance League of East Valley was named Best Thrift Store, Best Nonprofit Organization and Best Philanthropic Event. From left are Sarah Auffret, Candy Watkinson, Carol Chandler of Independent […]

PayPal Volunteers packaging Assault Survivor Kits

Thank you to these PayPal volunteers packaging Assault Survivor Kits to be donated to hospitals and fire stations in our area, who will then give them out to survivors in need!  Thank you to Alicia Sterzinar from our Advisory Council for organizing this fantastic event benefiting the ASK program!

Community Volunteers

Community Volunteers from PacSci hard at work sorting women’s and children’s clothing as well as steaming for the Thrift Shop.

Thrift Shop Sales

WEEKLY SALES CALENDAR “Get crafty and update your look, both for your home and for yourself!”          Thrift Shop Sales Calendar May 2023 Shop Hours: 10am – 4pm Wednesday – Saturday Donations are being accepted Wednesday thru Saturday and Monday – 10am to 3pm We appreciate your continued support.        […]

Accepting Applications for Members

Become a member! Join an incredible group of volunteers dedicated to making a difference in the East Valley.
Assistance League of East Valley is now welcoming new members.

Visit Our Thrift Shop

The Thrift Shop is our primary source of funding for our philanthropic programs.  We are proud of our reputation as one of the best and friendliest thrift shops in the East Valley.

Shop Information

Address:

2326 N Alma School Rd
Chandler, AZ  85224

Hours of Operation:

Wednesday thru Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Holidays

Call:  (480) 792-1600

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