Retired Teachers Join Assistance League
“I love working with children, and want to do more than what I’m doing now.” According to Tom Murphy, United Federation of Teachers, “[volunteering] is in their DNA… a call to duty… a sense of idealism and social justice.” Murphy, UFT’s Retired Teachers Chapter Leader, is explaining why retired teachers volunteer in such large numbers, […]
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Apr
Tulsa – Supports Mental Health Association Oklahoma with Styles for Fashion Show
There’s a photo that hangs above my desk that features the smiling faces of staff, volunteers and participants who made the Association’s 2010 Fashion & Talent Showcase possible. It’s a daily reminder of how a group of compassionate Oklahomans can give someone impacted by mental illness a unique opportunity that lifts up their spirits and […]
Apr
Everett – Awards 51 Scholarships to High School Seniors
The Assistance League of Everett has awarded 143 scholarships to Snohomish County students graduating this year. The $200 scholarships help students pay for their cap and gown, senior party, yearbook, prom, announcements, pictures and other senior-year expenses. Forty-nine of those awards were for Mariner High School students and two were for ACES High School students. […]
Apr
Orange – Orange Blossom Auxiliary to Host “A Taste of Orange”
The Orange Blossoms Auxiliary, an Auxiliary of Assistance League® of Orange, will be hosting the annual Taste of Orange event. This food and beer tasting event will include tons of local restaurants, beer and wine tastings from top restaurants and breweries, silent auction, raffles, live music and more. Tickets are $40 for all food tastings, […]
Apr
Rancho San Dieguito – Awards Encinitas City Council for Support to Operation School Bell
The Encinitas City Council was honored by Assistance League for its service to and financial support of the nonprofit’s Operation School Bell program through the Encinitas Community Grant Program. Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar accepted the award for the Council. Each year Assistance League seeks support and commendation from the communities it serves. The City Council […]
Apr
Sacramento – Featured on Capital Public Radio “Insight”
Assistance League’s Vice President Resource Development, Mary McPherson and the Principal of Cordova Meadows Elementary School, Joe Piazza will join Beth in studio to talk more about the growing organization and an upcoming event. Listen to the segment.
