Greater Portland – Be the Change
For thousands of local kids, back to school shopping just doesn’t happen. For families struggling to put food on the table, buying new clothes is a luxury they can’t afford. That’s when the Assistance League of Greater Portland comes in. Its program Operation School Bell® is the latest recipient of the FOX 12-Les Schwab Be […]
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Oct
Houston – A WIN for the Astros and for Assistance League of Houston
Over 600 Assistance League family members and guests attended the Astros game September 22, 2018 at Minute Maid Park. Coordinated by Linda Hall with the Assistance League of Houston, “this event was a great success, great fun, and camaraderie with members from sister Chapters, Bay Area and Montgomery County, which made it even more special […]
Oct
Operation School Bell® is in high gear in Montgomery County! Thousands of students who attend Montgomery County schools, elementary through high school, have started shopping for new clothes during the new school year. This year, Assistance League Montgomery County will reach a new total, 60,000 students dressed since the program began 30 years ago! Students […]
Oct
Flintridge – Assisteen Selected for 2019 Tournament of Roses Royal Court
A contingent of La Cañada students, school officials and parents held their breaths Monday as 2019 Pasadena Tournament of Roses President Gerald Freeny announced the names of the seven young women who will serve on next year’s Royal Court. They were among a boisterous crowd of hundreds gathered at Pasadena’s Tournament House to cheer on […]
Oct
Inland North County – Donates Backpacks
The nonprofit Assistance League of Inland North County donated funds to support the FOOD 4 KIDS Backpack Program in San Diego County. The backpacks are given to needy students to carry food home for the weekend. The nonprofit donated enough money to provide backpacks for 2,112 children. Assistance League members Jeanne Bente (left) and Nancy […]
Oct
the Columbia Pacific – Presents Home & Chef Tour
Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific presents their 11th annual Home & Chef Tour, “The Beaches,” Saturday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Six wonderful homes will be opened in Pinehurst, Surf Pines, The Highlands, The Reserve and Gearhart locations. Each home will offer delicious bites prepared by a local chef including Nisa’s […]