A whopping $150,000 was raised at the 53rd Annual California Conference for Equality and Justice’s Humanitarian Awards Dinner held on May 25 at the Hyatt Regency. The 350 attendees were welcomed by CCEJ chair Minnie Douglas, with dinner co-chairs Julie and Walter Larkins opening the program by introducing the 40 past honorees by year. Four […]
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Jul
Ventura County – Thrift House Moves to New Location
Ventura’s Assistance League’s thrift store that supports the many programs benefiting Ventura County’s children will be moving into the Goodwill and Old Post Office building at 3351 Telegraph Rd. The last day on Main Street will be July 23rd and opening at the new store is slated for on or near August 8th. The building […]
Jul
Laguna Beach – Awards Scholarships to High School Graduates
The Assistance League of Laguna Beach recently awarded a total of $25,000 in scholarships to five graduates of Laguna Beach High School. Scholarship recipients are Michael Beu, Hannah Budroe, Marcus Gunell, Molly McMillen and Eden Young. A first thank you has arrived from Eden who will be attending Loyola. She is planning on “…going into […]
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Jul
Metro Columbus – Presents Ada Edwards Laughlin Award to Margaret Lutz
Margaret Lutz received the Ada Edwards Laughlin Award at the Metro Columbus chapter annual meeting on May 23, 2016. The award was named for the co-founder of Assistance League, a woman who was less visible, but filled the role of hardworking behind-the-scenes assistant to Ann Banning, the founder. Margaret signed the original charter as a […]
Jul
Visalia – Receives Rotary Grant for Operation School Bell
Five Visalia Rotary clubs are awarding grants to local community groups that will fund the purchase of computers, 3D printers, parking lots, a freezer, computers and stage lighting. The 2016 grants, totaling $100,000, come from donations to the Visalia Rotary Community Foundation. The Foundation is a joint effort of five Visalia Rotary clubs and the […]
Jul
San Bernardino – Installs New Board of Directors
Assistance League of San Bernardino thanked their out-going executive board and welcomed the incoming 2016-2017 executive board Monday night at their chapter house in San Bernardino during their annual meeting. “My year as president has been extremely smooth and successful due to the fact that our board of directors has been a group of tireless […]
