Diablo Valley – Way Side Inn Thrift Shop Takes to the Road!
The dedicated member volunteers at Assistance League Thrift Shop at the Way Side Inn, in Lafayette, have forged a “New Normal” in a matter of weeks. August 1 marked the thrift shop’s re-opening, while subsequent months ushered in an increase of days of operation and donation opportunities. Member volunteers and shoppers alike felt as if […]
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Nov
Everett – Still Lending a Helping Hand
It’s safe to say that 2020 has been a year like none other for Assistance League of Everett. Since 1965 when Assistance League opened, one of its main goals is to provide new school clothes for children and teens through Operation School Bell. But like many other nonprofit organizations, Assistance League had to alter some […]
02
Nov
Omaha – Receives Grant from Midlands Community Foundation
Midlands Community Foundation has awarded grants totaling $135,019 to 25 non-profit organizations serving Sarpy and Cass counties including: · American Legion, Frisbee-Eidenmiller-McCaig Post 247, Elmwood — $3,643 · Assistance League of Omaha — $5,000 Read the rest of the story.
29
Oct
Amador Valley – Adapts Donations to Help Students with Online Learning
Assistance League of Amador Valley changed its back-to-school giving this year, buying headphones for students instead of clothes. Each year the group supports Operation School Bell®, spending up to $150 per child to make sure they have new clothes to go back to school. Volunteers traditionally have met children at Kohl’s, one on one, to […]
Oct
Greater Cincinnati – Hosts Drive-Thru Collection
Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati hosted a drive-thru collection on Saturday in Blue Ash to help survivors of domestic violence. Organizers collected donations of new bedding, kitchen supplies and other household items to benefit the Assistance League’s “New Beginnings” program, which helps survivors transition from shelters to new homes. The program has assisted around 1,500 […]
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Oct
Long Beach – Awards National Operation School Bell Award to Long Beach Unified School District
The Board of Education of the Long Beach Unified School District accepted the National Assistance League Operation School Bell® Award during this week’s school board meeting. The honor celebrates a long and impactful partnership that has helped to clothe and provide school supplies, food and other necessities to tens of thousands of local school children. […]
