San Bernardino – Prepares for Headdress Ball
The Highland Rotary Club spent its Tuesday evening, March 28, learning about the production and purpose behind the Assistance League of San Bernardino’s annual Headdress Ball from guest speakers and Assistance League members Margie Arnett and Heidi Vazquez. The ball is a dinner and show with 10 musical performances featuring choreographed dancing by models in […]
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Apr
Bend – Loss of Funding Impacts Programs
Two nonprofits whose public service projects weren’t selected to split more than $30,000 in federal grant money earlier this month are now looking for a way forward without the financial assistance. NeighborImpact and the Assistance League of Bend, the two groups whose proposals weren’t recommended for the $34,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding by […]
Apr
St Louis – Described as Guardians of the Community
In the middle of the night, a woman flees her home, children in tow, to escape the abusive environment she has found her family in. Their escape requires a fast getaway – clothes are left behind, and only essentials come with. It’s a familiar story, heard all too often. Assistance League strives to make the […]
Apr
Assault Survivor Kits® Provide Comfort and Dignity
You look at the clock…3 a.m. and the phone is ringing. “Hello.” “Is this the Johnson residence?” “Yes.” “I am a nurse from the Emergency Room at Good Samaritan Hospital. You are listed as a contact for your daughter. Is this correct?” You sit up and think to yourself, this is the phone call you […]
Apr
Laguna Beach – Provides Educational Tools for Even Start Readiness Program
The Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach offers an Even Start Program that prepares youngsters for kindergarten. The Assistance League of Laguna Beach has supported Even Start for many years through their Preschool Readiness Program. In the past the Assistance League has provided items including desks, chairs, and school supplies. Every year the students […]
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Mar
Tucson – Presents National Operation School Bell Award to JCPenney Store
Luis Flores, III, store manager of the JCPenney store at Spectrum Mall in Tucson, Arizona and the JCPenney staff, for excellent service helping Assistance League of Tucson members clothe children in need at dressing events in the store
