Chicagoland West – Meets Community Needs During COVID
Assistance League Chicagoland West volunteers provided personal care items, activity packets and school supplies to support struggling families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Answering the question “What can we do to help?”, volunteers worked closely with agencies and schools throughout the area, identifying needs that could not be met through regular support channels. The results? Food […]
13
Jul
San Jose – Getting Creative During COVID
Searching for creative ways to continue delivering their services to the community is what Assistance League San Jose has been doing since the “lockdown” was imposed due to the Coronavirus last March. Almost immediately the San Jose chapter started rethinking their philanthropic programs. Which programs could remain the same and which needed to be adjusted, […]
07
Jul
Klamath Basin – Findables Store Reopens to Raise Funds for Klamath Basin Youth
Findables closed temporarily in March due to COVID-19 restrictions but reopened June 18. The store accepts donated furniture and household items in decent condition. The same items are also accepted on consignment; the profit on consignment items is split 50/50 between Findables and the customer if an item is sold. The chapter recently began advertising […]
06
Jul
the Chesapeake – Responds to COVID by Donating Computers
Assistance League Members Donate 30 Chromebook Computers to Families at Georgetown East Elementary School and Meade Heights Elementary School New computers give underserved students the resources they need. With its usual programs on hiatus due to the pandemic, Assistance League of the Chesapeake members wanted to continue to make contributions to the community. Vice President […]
02
Jul
Santa Clarita – Thrift Store to Reopen
Assistance League Santa Clarita is working hard to get our resale store ready to open the doors to our customers. We miss seeing you, as you have become more than customers; you are our friends. We will be reopening soon. Please watch our social media pages and our website for details. We are frequently asked, […]
Jul
Los Altos – Participates in City Public Arts Program
After more than eight years on the Los Altos Public Arts Commission and “not getting much done with city government,” Maddy McBirney figured it was time for an alternative plan for public art in the city. “It has been brought to our attention that we can do public art on private property with private funding without the […]
