Victor Valley – Celebrates Make A Difference Day
Volunteers at Assistance League of Victor Valley recently hosted school librarians, principals, and teachers in celebration of the National Make A Difference Day, donating over 2,000 books to local schools. The book drive was a collective effort between Assistance League volunteers and local Victor valley communities who gave generously, organizers said. Assistance League said it appreciates […]
Nov
Huntington Beach – MOD Pizza Sales Benefit Chapter
On August 31st, MOD Pizza opened their doors and their hearts to the community. As is their tradition, MOD Pizza donated 100% of their opening day pizza sales to a nonprofit in the community. This time, Assistance League of Huntington Beach is the beneficiary. The chapter received a donation of $3,258 from the opening day […]
Nov
Town & Style: Saint Louis School uniforms have been linked to improved attendance and graduation rates, reduced peer pressure and bullying, decreased gang influence, and fewer discipline issues. Seeing these potential benefits, St. Louis Public Schools and several county districts require uniforms for students in many schools. When parents can’t afford the approved clothing, however, […]
Nov
Amador Valley – Treats Foster Kids to Special Outing
October 22, The Independent Assistance League of Amador Valley coordinated a fun filled morning for foster kids at The Gathering Place in Pleasanton, courtesy of Stuart Smith, owner of the local Game Truck. The Gathering Place is a Pleasanton facility where foster children come with their foster parents to interact with their birth parents. These […]
Nov
Long Beach – Clothes Jackie Robinson Academy
October 23, 2015 Gazettes, Long Beach’s Favorite Community Website This Saturday, more than 700 students from Jackie Robinson Academy will receive new backpacks filled with school uniforms and school supplies. The massive effort is organized by the Rick Rackers, an auxiliary of the Assistance League of Long Beach, in coordination with chapter members. The Rick […]
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Nov
Los Gatos- Saratoga – Dictionary Day
It was just a dictionary. A Spanish/English paperback dictionary. But to Victor that dictionary promised a potential change to his world. I had just completed a lesson on how to use a dictionary —- everything from looking up words that started with the initials of your name to identifying the longest word in the dictionary […]
