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
the Bay Area – Partners with Paul Mitchell the School
Assistance League of the Bay Area recently celebrated a new partnership with Paul Mitchell the School in Webster. Paul Mitchell the School provided over a dozen hair styles and makeup sessions to Assistance League’s philanthropy Operation Cinderella. Operation Cinderella provides dresses, shoes and jewelry to underserved young women who might otherwise not be able to […]
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 […]
Jul
Reno-Sparks – Receives Commendation from School District
Assistance League of Reno-Sparks was recently recognized at the Washoe County School District’s “Salute to Signatures & CTE” event. This annual event, sponsored by WCSD Council for Career and Technical Education, provides an opportunity to showcase all of the Signature Academy and CTE programs offered at each high school throughout the district. Assistance League of […]
