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May

Austin – Joann Lovelace Receives Community Award

On Friday, May 6, at the Sheraton Austin, Joann Lovelace was awarded the Coming of Age’s Spirit of Service Award.  The organization promotes healthy, active lifestyles for persons 50+ years of age.  Each year they award community volunteers for their efforts to improve the community they serve.  Recipients must have served 1,000 hours in the year […]

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May

Santa Barbara – Teams Up with Cleaners for Prom Dresses

Ablitt’s Fine Cleaners & Launderers, the environmentally friendly dry cleaners based in Santa Barbara, is taking its green philosophy to prom. In a different take on reduce, reuse and recycle, the award-winning dry cleaning business is making prom dresses available to those who can’t afford to buy one. According to Sasha Ablitt, business owner, “we pick up […]

May

Carlsbad – Awards Eleanor Haroun Memorial Scholarship

Carlsbad High School 2016 graduate Augusta Edwards has been awarded the Eleanor Haroun Memorial Scholarship by the Carlsbad Chapter of the Assistance League. Edwards was chosen based on her outstanding scholastic record and volunteer activities in the community. She has earned a high grade point average while volunteering by coaching Carlsbad Youth Soccer and volunteering during Ducky Affair and […]

May

Salt Lake City – Recognized by Commission on Youth

The Commission on Youth Awards is celebrating those who make a difference in the lives of local youths. One recipient of this year’s award was Assistance League of Salt Lake City. The nonprofit, all volunteer outfit helps less fortunate children in many ways, including raising money for clothing through a thrift shop, as well as […]

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May

Santa Clarita – Members Learn Ukelele for Seniors

Ukulele sales might have seen a slight increase in the Santa Clarita Valley just before Christmas two years ago. “For Christmas, ask for ukuleles.” That’s what Mamie Kosaka told about 20 women from the Assistance League of Santa Clarita who joined the recently formed UkeALadies. Kosaka got the idea for the group, who perform for […]

May

the Triangle Area – Honors Top Students with Scholarships

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The Assistance League of the Triangle Area is in the business of helping people realize their dreams. On Thursday, the organization handed out scholarships totaling $137,500 during a luncheon at the N.C. State University Club in Raleigh. CBS North Carolina showcased the Assistance League of the Triangle Area in our 3-Degree […]