Southeastern Michigan – Holds Operation School Bell Event
Miller Elementary School students were in for a big surprise last Wednesday when Operation School Bell paid them a visit. Operation School Bell is an event hosted by the Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan. In existence since 1995, and having served more than 20,000 local children so far, Operation School Bell sets up racks and […]
Oct
the Triangle Area – Hosts Baubles and Bags
Shoppers can score deals on new and gently-used designer handbags while supporting a good cause at the Assistance League of the Triangle’s Baubles and Bags sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Held at the organization’s A-Z Thrift Shop at 1621 N. Market St., Raleigh, the event benefits the league’s philanthropic programs, such as Operation School […]
Oct
Northern Virginia – Hosts Food for Kids Drive
Assistance League of Northern Virginia held its 2016-17 Weekend Food for Kids Kickoff event on Sept. 15 at Dominion Resources, 3072 Centreville Road, in Herndon. Nearly 90 volunteers from Assistance League, Dominion and the community joined together to help pack 1,500 bags of food for children living in food-insecure households. Immediately following the event, food […]
Oct
Albuquerque – KRQE Cares Shoe Drive
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – More than 500 kids are sporting new shoes Friday, thanks to generous donors. KRQE partnered up with the Assistance League of Albuquerque for the “KRQE Cares” shoe drive at the Janet Kahn School of Integrated Arts Friday. News 13’s own Dean Staley and Kristen Currie were there to help fit kids in […]
Oct
Los Angeles – Nine O’Clock Players to Present Scrooge
The stage show based on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is returning to Los Angeles’ longest-running children’s theatre next month. The Nine O’Clock Players production of “Mr. Scrooge” opens Sun., Nov. 6, and runs through Dec. 3 at the Assistance League of Los Angeles Theatre for Children — 1367 N. St. Andrews Pl., Hollywood. The play […]
Oct
Tustin – Assisteens are Fashion Consultants for Operation School Bell
Who better to act as a fashion consultant to kids than a cool teenager? This fall, Assistance League of Tustin has outfitted 800 local students with two complete school uniforms each, underwear, socks and a pencil box containing school supplies. Members of the league’s youth volunteer organization, Assisteens®, help each child select the right size […]
