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Jun

Northern Virginia – Alexandria Grant To Help Provide Food for Local Families

Assistance League of Northern Virginia gratefully acknowledges and thanks ACT for Alexandria for supporting its mission to continue responding to human needs during the current pandemic and economic crisis. In late-May, the nonprofit organization received a grant award of $6,000 from the ACT Now COVID-19 Response Fund, which was established by ACT and the City […]

Jun

Indianapolis – Looking for a New Space

Through their Operation School Bell® program,  the chapter serves more than 3,500 kids every year, giving them hygiene kits, clothes, shoes and coats to help them feel confident in school.  Now Assistance League of Indianapolis needs a new space to operate. “We provide necessary school clothing for the children so they can be at school […]

Jun

Long Beach – Awards High School Scholarships

Crystal Reaves, recent CAMEO mentoring program graduate, receives a $2,000 scholarship certificate from CAMEO Chair Carmen Guess and Chair Elect Lisa Viets. Ten young Assistance League of Long Beach scholars received scholarships, gifts and more Saturday at a drive-in graduation put on by CAMEO, the professional auxiliary of Assistance League of Long Beach. CAMEO members […]

Jun

Huntington Beach – Makes a Difference During the Pandemic

On May 21st 1,100 students in seven elementary and middle schools in Huntington Beach’s Ocean View School District were able to choose two books each while picking up their “Grab n’ Go” meals. 2,200 books were donated by Assistance League Huntington Beach to make a difference to these children during the pandemic. Assistance League was […]

Jun

North Coast – Presents Scholarships to High School Students

Assistance League of North Coast presented ten high school seniors from schools in Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista each with a $2,500 scholarship to be used toward their next step in educational goals. Students applied online at our website, then were interviewed by members of our chapter who all used a rubric developed by Ken Clark, […]

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Jun

Sacramento – Connie Batterson Named 18th Ada Edwards Laughlin Awardee

Assistance League of Sacramento is pleased to announce that Connie Batterson has been named as the newest recipient of the Ada Edwards Laughlin Award. This award is presented by Assistance League to individuals who embody the spirit of co-founder Ada Edwards Laughlin, who was less visible and filled the role of a hardworking “behind the […]