Coachella Valley – Desert volunteer group provides clothes to 300 valley school children in need
The lobby at the restaurant Vicky’s of Santa Fe in Indian Wells was busy Tuesday morning, only not with hungry customers but rather people hungry to help. Assistance League Coachella Valley, a group of charitable volunteers, had set up a mini-assembly line as they filled bags with shoes, socks, underwear and shirts to give to students […]
Feb
Los Gatos-Saratoga – Assembles STEM kits for Students in the Campbell Union School District
Lynette Key, a volunteer from Assistance League of Los Gatos-Saratoga, assembles STEM kits for students in the Campbell Union School District to use with their distance learning curriculum. The league was recently awarded a service medal by Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian for its continuing efforts to keep students engaged in science and technology […]
Feb
Klamath Basin – Received a $4,000 donation from the Autzen Foundation
Assistance League of Klamath Basin received a $4,000 grant from the Autzen Foundation on Jan. 15 to assist in transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs. Assistance League said the donation will be used for its primary philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®. The Klamath Falls chapter provides school-age children with clothing, supplies, […]
Feb
Bay Area – New Members Receive Mentoring from Fellow Members
Benjamin Franklin said it best, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn.” During National Mentoring Month, Assistance League of the Bay Area thanked their members who help new adult and Assisteens volunteers gain the tools needed to be successfully involved with the organization. During the new […]
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Feb
Corvallis – Assistance League awarded Benton County Foundation Philanthropic Achievement Award
Assistance League Corvallis was recently awarded the Benton County Foundation Philanthropic Achievement Award for Outstanding Volunteer Organization of 2020. This is the second year the Foundation has presented the Philanthropic Achievement Awards to deserving individuals and groups in Benton County. This event showcases the hard work of our talented, generous community, and celebrates the people […]
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Jan
Bend – Assistance League partners with Famous Footwear
Assistance League of Bend is providing shoes to students in need in Deschutes County through their Operation School Bell® Program. A partnership with Famous Footwear permitted them to purchase 850 gift cards at a discounted rate. These gift cards are being distributed through the Family Access Network advocates at each school. Students will be able to select […]
