Childhood Literacy Programs – Key to Academic Success
Children growing up in book-deprived homes miss out on wonderful imaginary worlds where cats wear hats, llamas wear red pajamas and a curious little monkey has one adventure after another. Created with captivating words and colorful illustrations, youth books, from preschool through the elementary years, instill a lifelong love of reading that translates into early […]
02
Jul
Downey – Chapter Opens Historical Property for Tours
The local public was treated to walk-throughs and presentations featuring of one of Downey’s most historic properties last Saturday. The Casa De Parley Johnson was opened up to residents as a part of the Downey 60th Anniversary History Speaker Series. This was the second event in the series meant to honor Downey’s 60 years of […]
01
Jul
Glendale – Awards Scholarships
Assistance League of Glendale has been giving scholarships to Glendale Community College and GUSD schools since 1962. Each recipient received a $1,000 scholarship upon proof of college registration. President Mary Lo Follett and scholarship chair Danette Erickson congratulated this year’s recipients at the June League luncheon. From left are President Mary Lo Follett, Becky Im […]
Jul
Northern Virginia – Installs New Board of Directors
Assistance League of Northern Virginia’s Installation Ceremony for the 2016-17 Board of Directors was conducted on June 13th during our annual chapter meeting and luncheon. This year’s meeting was held at Dolce Vita Cucina Italiana in Fairfax and offered a perfect opportunity for members, old and new, to join together to celebrate our chapter’s successes […]
29
Jun
Northern Virginia – Receives Grants for Weekend Food for Kids Program
From Assistance League of Northern Virginia: We would like to recognize Dominion for selecting Assistance League of Northern Virginia to receive a grant of $15,000 in support of our Weekend Food for Kids program. This grant will enable us to increase food distribution to 1500 children in need at five Title I schools we serve in […]
26
Jun
San Pedro-South Bay – Hosts “Walk the Walk”
The Assistance League® of San Pedro-South Bay held their 2nd annual Walk the Walk on April 17, 2016. It was a beautiful San Pedro sunny day at the Harbor for walkers. The walkers wearing their “Walk the Walk” T-shirts were treated to music by D.J. Teddy Johnson. For those that needed a snack the Richeeze […]
