Charlotte – Presents National Operation School Bell Award to Jeff Swartz
Jeff Swartz, Community Business Development Manager for Morrison Place Barnes & Noble in Charlotte, received the National Operation School Bell® Award from Assistance League of Charlotte at the chapter’s Annual Meeting and Luncheon on May 17, 2017. Jeff has been a supporter of the chapter’s Operation School Bell program for over 10 years. Several years […]
01
Aug
Operation School Bell® – More Than Just Clothing Kids
Yes, Assistance League is known for clothing children so they can go to school dressed liked their classmates. It is said that being dressed like their peers helps children build self-esteem and feel “part of the group.” They can stop worrying about what they’re wearing and concentrate on learning. But there are also other ways […]
09
Jul
Temecula Valley – Honored by State Senator Stone as Nonprofit of the Year.
Assistance League of Temecula Valley was honored as a Nonprofit of the Year at a celebration of California Nonprofits Day at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Wednesday, June 28. Assistance League was selected by State Senator Jeff Stone as an exceptional nonprofit organization in his 28th Senate District. President Ginny Wetzel and past president and […]
Jul
Through the One-2-One Tutoring program, Assistance League member volunteer, Donna Burnett-Albu, provides weekly literacy support to students at Walt Whitman Elementary School in Pontiac. Hazel Park art students and their teacher Nancy Sly (center with "S" shirt) are grateful for Assistance League's Link to Creative Teaching support that enabled them to create a social justice [...]
Jul
Southeastern Michigan – Rochester High School Key Club Donates to Assistance League
Student members of the Rochester High School (RHS) Key Club donated $300 to the Assault Survivor Kits® program, provided by Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan, to support survivors of sexual abuse and assault. Jennifer O’Toole-Seyka, RHS counselor and Key Club advisor, shared information with students about Assistance League’s program that provides fresh clothes and personal items to […]
03
Jul
Greater San Diego – Saving the Planet While Treasure Hunting in Hillcrest
By Anne Haule How do you protect the climate, save money, get exercise, have fun and give back to the community all at the same time? I call it treasure hunting. Others call it “thrifting.” Treasure hunting has become a fun hobby. I thank my daughter, the minimalist, for showing me the way. I’ll admit […]
