Last month, in response to the COVID-19 crisis and through a partnership with Scholastic Books, Assistance League of Northern Virginia provided hundreds of new books to elementary school children in Manassas, Alexandria, and Springfield. The books were distributed to students through school staff who worked hard to get them to the children who needed them […]
Aug
Southeastern Michigan – Provides Backpacks with School Supplies
Assistance League partners with Neighborhood House and Ascension Providence Rochester to provide new backpacks full of school supplies for area children. Last year, the nonprofits distributed supplies to 488 students in the Rochester area. “We recognize that many people feel safer at home, so donors can now place an order on Amazon and have the […]
31
Jul
Montgomery County – Awards Scholarships to High School Seniors
Assistance League of Montgomery County recently awarded High School Senior Scholarship awards to ten outstanding students from Montgomery County. Each of the selected high school seniors was awarded a $2,500 scholarship and was chosen from a pool of 66 applicants from various Montgomery County high schools based on need, community engagement, and academic achievement. Each […]
Jul
Greater Wilmington – Legacy of Literacy
With the return to school just weeks away, the Bolivia Elementary School media center has a brand new selection of children’s literature thanks to the generosity of Assistance League of Greater Wilmington. Tillie Lehmer, Mary Jo Harris, Jan Jacobsen and Pam Moody organized a book drive to benefit a school in New Hanover and Brunswick […]
22
Jul
Pasadena – 80-year-old Charity Delivers Fun-care Packages to Local Essential Workers
Assistance League of Pasadena has joined with seven women-owned businesses to distribute “fun” care packages to local essential workers. Items have included everything from key chains to tote bags, socks, banners, and coasters, among others entertaining items. The women include a note thanking the employees for “working through this crazy time”. Their missive notes that their items […]
21
Jul
Los Altos – Receives Congressional Recognition for COVID Food Relief Program
Anna A. Georges Eshoo, the U.S. Representative from California’s 18th congressional district, serving since 1993read about the Assistance League of Los AltosCovid-19 Food Relief Program from an article in the paper. Here is the link: https://www.losaltosonline.com/news/sections/news/405-coronavirus/62363-los-altos-nonprofit-aims-to-bridge-grocery-gap-for-people-in-need This was a joint effort by chapter members and the school community to organize this unprecedented effort to help […]
