25

Feb

Northern Virginia – Partners with Dominion Energy to Provide Weekend Food

HERNDON, Va. – Kids who go hungry face a number of problems and often struggle to learn and grow in school. That’s why Dominion Energy is partnering with the Assistance League of Northern Virginia for their weekend food packing event. With non-perishable items such as cereal, macaroni and cheese and oatmeal, volunteers packed more than […]

22

Feb

Montgomery County – Raises Over $5,000 for Literacy during Assistance League ACTION! Week

In Montgomery County, Assistance League in ACTION! Week is all about putting more books into the hands of children in order to improve literacy.  Assistance League Montgomery County kicked off the week with a Literacy Luncheon that raised over $5,000. for school children in Montgomery County. The audience at the luncheon was treated to a […]

20

Feb

Albuquerque – Assistance League’s Adventure in Reading

Assistance League of Albuquerque is celebrating the birthday of its founder Anne Banning by doing what it does best, giving back to the community. This year, community members are invited to set out on an adventure in reading with the entire family. This year their focus is “literacy.” Their chapter has also decided to have two event […]

18

Feb

Oklahoma City – Children and Education Focus of Newest Assistance League

Most people are familiar with all the good things the Assistance League® (founded in 1919) does for communities nationwide. Things like Operation School Bell, which provides clothing for students, some of whom have never owned an article of new clothing, while also building self-esteem, improving school attendance and raising grades. Things like establishing thrift shops […]