St. Louis – Roxie Randolph in the News
St. Louis Character: How retired engineer Roxie Randolph found a second career in the nonprofit world (Video) Roxie Randolph is used to breaking barriers. She was one of few female, African-American students majoring in math at Texas Southern University in the 1970s. Later, Randolph found herself in male-dominated fields — in her first job as a […]
23
Jan
Yuma – Honors Founding Members
Founding members of Assistance League of Yuma were honored at the Colorado River State Historic Park. 94-year-old, Marinita Phillips was honored along with two other women for their continued service to the nonprofit. Phillips served 53 years of her life dedicated to the organization. Assistance League has several chapters around the country, with the Yuma chapter […]
22
Jan
Minneapolis/St. Paul – Presents Anne Banning Leadership Award to Annette Anderson
In December, Assistance League of Minneapolis/St. Paul awarded the Anne Banning Leadership Award to Annette Anderson. Named for the founder of Assistance League, the award demonstrates the importance and value of leadership to Assistance League chapters, and communicates the accomplishments and dedication of the recipient. Annette has served on sixteen chapter committees and chaired four […]
03
Jan
San Mateo County – Peninsula program dresses disadvantaged students
Dressing 1,136 children in San Mateo County this school year to date, Operation School Bell® helps disadvantaged youth get ready for school. The program provides free and new clothing to needy students in grades K-7 in a total of 21 schools from Daly City to East Palo Alto. The aim is to improve the health, […]
Jan
San Jose – City Council Recognizes Chapter for 25th Anniversary
On December 11, 2018, Assistance League of San Jose was honored before the San Jose City Council at its monthly meeting. In August, Assistance League of San Jose was celebrating its 25th anniversary in the Operation School Bell® program which provides school uniforms to students in three different school districts in the San Jose area. […]
31
Dec
Assistance League ACTION! Week
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 […]
