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Apr

Northern Virginia – Prepare Toiletries and Bedtime Bundles for Distribution

Assistance League of Northern Virginia members gathered recently to pack toiletries and bedtime bundles for students at three local elementary schools.  We formed two assembly lines and one group put toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap and shampoo in bags and quickly assembled 144 packages, with 48 kits to be delivered to each of the three schools.  The second […]

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Apr

Albuquerque – “Styles by Miné” at Assistance League of Albuquerque’s Shop on the Corner

Which Albuquerque, New Mexico thrift store has a personal stylist who can help you look great by choosing outfits to lift your spirits and confidence? It’s the Assistance League of Albuquerque’s Shop on the Corner.  Miné is one of the reasons this thrift store was voted by Albuquerque the Magazine as “Best in the City 2021” for best bargain duds and […]

Apr

Montgomery County – Provides Continuation Scholarships

Continuation Scholarships provide education funds and assistance to students who received Assistance League of Montgomery County High School Senior Scholarship and are enrolled in their sophomore, junior, or senior year in a Texas university/college. A critical part of the program involves assigning members as mentors to each scholarship recipient to provide a unique system of […]

Apr

Northern Virginia – National Volunteer Month and Member Recruitment

At the start of National Volunteer Month, Assistance League of Northern Virginia recognized ALL member volunteers who have had such a profound impact on students and families in their community since founding as a guild in 1999 and as a chapter in 2004.  Everyone is encouraged to choose a cause and volunteer!  Feel the empowerment […]

Apr

Northern Virginia – Food Packing Event

This month’s Food Packing event was even more memorable because our two organizations joined in recognizing a Dominion employee who had been a tireless helper at our food packings.  Ron (center) not only arrived early to help open the cartons of items to be packed and place the cartons at the correct packing station on […]

Apr

Northern Virginia – Clothing for Kids

Assistance League of Northern Virginia made additional deliveries of clothing to students at five local elementary schools to fulfill each school’s request.  After determining the specific sizes the schools needed for boys and girls, they delivered 182 items, including winter jackets, sweatpants and sweatshirts, T-shirts, and underwear.  In addition, Clothing for Kids provided 72 pairs […]