San Luis Obispo – Maureen Marquis Receives Hands on Hero Award
Maureen Marquis, a member volunteer of Assistance League of San Luis Obispo County, has received the March Hands on Hero award from First 5 of San Luis Obispo County. First 5 San Luis Obispo County has been a strong advocate for children and families on the Central Coast for over ten years. They invest in […]
Apr
Amador Valley – Recognized for Contributions at Pleasanton Nursing and Rehab
Dear Editor, The Amador Valley Assistance League plays a big role in our residents’ lives here at Pleasanton Nursing and Rehab. The wonderful ladies visit our facility many times during the year. This past Christmas, under the direction of Lois Cox, they transformed our Christmas tree in the lobby into a peacock theme feathers and […]
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Apr
As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. Imagine what our Legacy of Literacy event will bring with the shower of books on children. Perhaps they will bloom into enthusiastic readers! Recently, Assistance League® chapters held special events centered around literacy during our Legacy of Literacy event. With over 80% of our chapters participating […]
Apr
Santa Barbara – Receives Spirit of Successful Aging Award
The Center for Successful Aging presented its sixth annual benefit concert, “Sophisticated Ladies,” featuring an exclusive performance by local music legend Ike Jenkins and his Santa Barbara Big Band. Twenty accomplished musicians played two sets of polished performances of the brassy, jazzy and nostalgic music of the Big Band era at the beautiful Marjorie Luke Theatre. The 10 […]
Apr
Santa Clarita – Shares Impact Story
I Can See the White Board Thanks to Aunt Mabel’s Sweater! by Gayle Abril-Nolet | Mar 29, 2018 | Community How could Aunt Mabel’s sweater help a fourth-grade student to see the board in her classroom? So glad you asked! Susan is Aunt Mabel’s favorite niece. For Susan’s birthday, Aunt Mabel bought her a beautiful sweater that was “So Susan.” […]
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Mar
Sierra Foothills – Finalist in Women’s Fund El Dorado Grants Selection
From high-school robotics to equine-assisted psychotherapy, drought-tolerant landscaping for the library to new school clothes for disadvantaged children, the nonprofit funding needs on El Dorado County’s West Slope are as varied as they are pressing. More than 190 members and guests of Women’s Fund El Dorado (WFED) had the opportunity to hear firsthand from representatives […]
