Stockton – Arsonist Nearly Wipes Out Fundraiser For Stockton Nonprofit
STOCKTON (CBS13) — A local nonprofit is reeling after a fire thought to have been caused by arson closed down the thrift shop they use for revenue. Click here for newscast. “This is a very big shop, at least 75 percent of our income,” said Beverly Lewis-Clarke, the president of The Assistance League in Stockton. […]
20
Sep
Riverside – Teens in justice system paint mural at Assistance League of Riverside office
Assistance League of Riverside this month celebrated the completion of a mural painted by teens in the criminal justice system. The mural is meant to reflect Assistance League‘s mission of helping young people, while offering a positive outlet for the teenagers who painted it on the organization’s building. It replaces the plain beige paint that was […]
18
Sep
Seven Chapters Join Forces to Serve Camp Pendleton
More than 700 children of enlisted military families at Camp Pendleton recently went on a free shopping spree for new school clothes courtesy of seven area chapters of the nonprofit Assistance League as part of the Operation School Bell® program. Assistance League volunteers helped families find items such as hooded sweatshirts, socks shoes and jeans. The event […]
17
Sep
Whittier – Receives Two Commendations from City Council
On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, the Whittier (CA) City Council commended the Assistance League of Whittier for the donation of $8,500 to the Whittier Public Library. Assistance League of Whittier was recognized for longstanding dedication to promoting literacy and the love of reading through the summer reading program and bookmobile. A […]
Sep
Whittier – Receives First “Going the Extra Mile” Award
The Assistance League of Whittier) has had a busy summer meeting with school district staff at Whittier City School District, East Whittier City School District, South Whittier School District and Los Nietos School District. Representatives from the Board, program chairs and Kids On the Block attended the meetings with staff to review the services available […]
16
Sep
Austin – Presents Check to Austin Community College Board of Trustees
Assistance League of Austin was proud to present a check for $145,000 this week to the Board of Trustees at Austin Community College (ACC) to provide scholarships to young adults pursuing education in health and technology-related fields. With this check, Assistance League has contributed more than $1 million since 1998 to the scholarship program at ACC. […]
