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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 […]

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Dec

Everett – Thanks Community for Home Tour Support

Thanks to you, over $35,000 was raised by the Assistance League of Everett’s 2018 Holiday Home Tour held on Dec. 3. Funds raised will go to support our philanthropic programs serving children, teens and adults in our community who are facing hardship, poverty and homelessness. Our largest program, Operation School Bell®, provides new school clothes […]

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Dec

Montgomery County – Cheryl Hochberger Named 2018 Recipient of Ada Edwards Laughlin Award

Members of Assistance League of Montgomery County awarded the Ada Edwards Laughlin Award to Cheryl Hochberger at their annual Christmas luncheon. Cheryl has been a member since 2013, and she is known for giving outstanding “behind the scenes” service in a relatively inconspicuous way. When working at the shop, Cheryl can be seen putting the […]

Dec

Kansas City – Benefits from Sock Sales

A popular sock company is helping a local nonprofit with a huge donation. You’ve probably seen the commercials for Bombas, touting the most comfortable socks in the world and saying, “for every pair we sell, we donate a pair to someone in need.” They’re keeping that promise, and  Assistance League of Kansas City is benefiting. […]

Dec

Greater Wilmington – Supports Cape Fear Program

ROCKY POINT, NC (WECT) – Some students at Cape Fear Middle School got a sporty surprise Thursday morning. Eighth grade teacher Laura Hoover started a program to get children moving and 22 students are running a couple of times a week. Members of the running club got new shoes, which Hoover — who is a […]

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Dec

Santa Barbara – Great Jazz and Fun for Seniors

By Bonnie Carroll It was a festive holiday gathering at the Assistance League Santa Barbara where area seniors were invited to enjoy the Friendship Luncheon to celebrate and share in the joy during a delicious luncheon prepared and served by volunteers. Guests included seniors from a variety of senior living residences in Santa Barbara and […]