Tucson – Looking out for the Tucson Community
It was 9:30 on a Wednesday morning, but a group of elementary children aren’t sitting in their desks at school. Instead, they are picking out some clothes and a backpack for themselves. Helen Van Auken, a retired principal and teacher, was there helping a little girl pick out clothes. She volunteers at the Assistance League […]
13
Feb
Inland North County – Celebrates Remodeled Thrift Shop
Assistance League of Inland North County recently celebrated the grand reopening of their Thrift and Consignment Shop in Escondido. Assistance League partnered with Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) of San Diego to update the Thrift Shop and Consignment Shop to maximize the potential sales area. The […]
12
Feb
Los Gatos – A Garden Grows and Students Benefit
Before school ended last year, the students at Monroe Middle School planted pumpkin, watermelon and zucchini seeds under the guidance of our Volunteers in the Garden. What appeared when they returned this fall to the garden was a surprise – 22 pumpkins, awesome zucchini and a few watermelons. The students carved the pumpkins and with […]
Feb
Los Gatos – Chapter Pilots New Program Teaching STEAM Subjects to Students
Understanding the critical importance for students to be well versed in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) in Silicon Valley in order to succeed, Assistance League Los Gatos-Saratoga launched a pilot program this year to bring STEAM projects into elementary classrooms. A dozen volunteers meet with students at Rosemary School on Tuesday mornings to […]
01
Feb
Volunteers – The Heart of the Organization
February is known for Valentine’s Day… a celebration of love for family and friends. Assistance League member volunteers express their love year-round. They, along with our programs, are the heart of Assistance League and the communities served. With loving and giving hearts, our 23,000 member volunteers in 120 chapters across the nation participate in programs […]
28
Jan
the Bay Area – Kohl’s Donates Over 900 Books to Chapter
This past fall, Assistance League of the Bay Area entered into a partnership with Kohl’s, as the chapter shifted to an all-retail model for their largest philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®. There have been numerous ways Kohl’s has demonstrated their commitment to the partnership. On Saturday, January 12, they came through, once again. After observing the […]
