St. Louis – Works with Eagle Scout on Little Libraries Project
All kids who live around six Ritenour elementary schools now have new libraries to visit. Eagle scout Elijah Edwards worked with the Assistance League of St. Louis to bring self-contained little houses containing books to several neighborhoods. Edwards is a Parkway South High School senior who built a Little Community Library as his Eagle Scout […]
08
Mar
Boise – Looks to Expand to Neighboring Nampa
With the goal of helping Canyon County children in need through a variety of programs, Assistance League of Boise is looking to launch a new branch here. Carolyn Rapp, president of Assistance League of Boise, said the startup branch is the first of its kind within the national organization, and it has already received seed […]
Mar
Chaves County – Promotes Literacy
To promote literacy for children in Chaves County, Assistance League Chaves County joined in Assistance League ACTION! Week in honor of national founder Anne Banning’s February birthday. Locally, each K-8 student scheduled for Operation School Bell® appointments on February 23 at the chapter house at 2601 N. Aspen in Roswell received new school clothes, personal […]
01
Mar
Assistance League ACTION! Week Will Be Here Soon
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, now lay empty, flung over a chair. The decorations are gone, the presents forsaken, the tree and garland, all down, have been taken, Up to the attic, put away for the year. Say goodbye to the season of cheer. But look, over yonder, curled up in […]
28
Feb
Downey – Gives Books Away for ACTION! Week
The Second Tyme Around Thrift Shoppe in Downtown Downey will be giving away books Saturday for children in grades TK-6. The giveaway is sponsored by Assistance League of Downey in an effort to support and promote children’s literacy. Families can receive the books from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The store is located at 11026 […]
25
Feb
Greater Wilmington – Receives Community Grant for Operation School Bell
New Hanover County Community Foundation was founded in 2009 and is led by a local volunteer advisory board that helps build community assets through the creation of permanent endowments, makes grants and leverages leadership. The board of advisors of the New Hanover County Community Foundation recently announced $47,000 in local awards from the community grantmaking […]
