01
Apr
Laguna Beach – Provides Educational Tools for Even Start Readiness Program
The Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach offers an Even Start Program that prepares youngsters for kindergarten. The Assistance League of Laguna Beach has supported Even Start for many years through their Preschool Readiness Program. In the past the Assistance League has provided items including desks, chairs, and school supplies. Every year the students […]
24
Mar
Los Altos – There is No Place Like HOME
When patients and families travel to Stanford Health Care for treatment, there’s no place like HOME. The Flora Lamson Hewlett Apartments Housing of Medical Emergencies provides temporary housing for out-of-town patients undergoing treatment for a week or more. The 42-unit facility sits on Stanford University property, close to the hospital and close to others enduring […]
20
Mar
Conejo Valley – Nonprofit of the Year
Marilyn Adam shared a heartwarming personal story during the introduction of the Nonprofit of the Year award acceptance at the Recognition Gala hosted by the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce. It demonstrated how life goes full circle. Fifteen years ago her two year old daughter Allison was comforted by one of our Share-A-Bears at […]
18
Mar
Kansas City – Collaborates to Raise Awareness of Sexual Assault
April Sexual Assault Awareness Month Assistance League of Kansas City collaboration with MOCSA and MADI Definition of Assault: noun: a sudden violent attack; an unlawful physical attack upon another; an attempt to do violence to another Definition of Survivor: noun: a person that continues to function or prosper in spite of opposition or setbacks; to […]