St. Louis – Assistance League Shares Love of Reading & Fun with St. Louis Area Children!
Friday, October 30, Assistance League’s 16 volunteer members in the costumes of children’s book characters paraded before the center’s infants, toddlers and preschoolers after the children enjoyed videotaped book readings and a puppet show— also created by Assistance League. Each child then received two, age-appropriate books while meeting and posing for photos with puppets and […]
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Jan
Boise – Celebrates 40 Years Serving the Community
Assistance League of Boise is celebrating 40 years of service to Ada County and recently Canyon County. To mark the occasion, Gov. Brad Little and Garden City Mayor John Evans issued proclamations acknowledging their commitment and service to the community. Since its inception, Assistance League of Boise has provided new school clothes to more than […]
Jan
Bend – Secret Santas deliver to Seniors
You couldn’t miss the “Secret Santa” delivery team at Regency Redmond last Wednesday — the group dressed in cheerful holiday attire to deliver gifts personalized for low-income seniors at the long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. Though they couldn’t enter the building, their efforts and enthusiasm certainly brought a smile to the faces of many […]
21
Dec
Tuscon – Assistance League helps people in crisis start over
Prior to the pandemic, Assistance League of Tucson’s programs were benefiting families and individuals in such situations. Then COVID-19 struck, exacerbating financial, social and emotional stress. Our organization responded by focusing on aiding those in our community who were hit worst by the crisis. Picture your sister, homeless, with her five children living in a […]
Dec
San Mateo County – Chapter receives $20,000 grant
Last spring, San Mateo Strong (through San Mateo County) offered grants to non profit agencies in San Mateo County that are impacted by Covid-19 and serve vulnerable residents. Our treasurer filled out the application and we were recently notified that our chapter(San Mateo County) was awarded a $20,000 grant. This money will help make up […]
Dec
Assistance League of Fullerton is the grateful recipient of Part II of a $7,700 grant from the Women’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF) courtesy of Ocean Subaru of Fullerton. An earlier contribution of $3,000 (Part I) supported Assistance League’s Operation New Start program for adults and children leaving abusive environments or who are homeless. Part II […]