Diablo Valley – Encourages Reading at Home
Member volunteers and students alike, “…Love to R.E.A.D!” In 2003, Assistance League of Diablo Valley launched the R.E.A.D. (Read, Enrich, Achieve, Discover) philanthropic program. After reading two books per visit during the months of October through May, member volunteers left the books in the classroom as donations, for a total of 14 new titles per […]
May
Inland North County – Delivers Bears to Palomar Hospital Emergency Room
The Hug-A-Bear Program from Assistance League of Inland North County last week delivered 80 cuddly teddy bears to the Palomar Hospital Emergency Room in Escondido. These soft bears provide comfort to children and seniors in crisis situations. Throughout the year, over 2,000 bears are distributed to police, fire departments, hospitals and the Humane Society. Pictured […]
May
the Columbia Pacific – Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser
It is 10 years ago this week that the Columbia River Bar Pilots helicopter dropped golf balls onto a green at the Astoria Golf & Country Club. Some 1,750 golf balls rained from the helicopter again this year for a fundraiser Saturday for Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific. Participants “bought” golf balls which were […]
May
Long Beach – Takes Thrift & Vintage Shops Virtual
Robin Bilogh pickups up her order from Tammy Kline at Assistance League of Long Beach in Retro Row Friday, May 8, 2020. Certain South Bay businesses opened their doors for curbside pickup delivery following an announcement on Wednesday, May 6, that the first round of retail and other businesses may reopen Friday with limited operations, […]
May
Visalia – Receives COVID-19 Funding through Sierra Grant Program
Bank of the Sierra announced Monday $33,500 was given to 13 nonprofits in the Central Valley during the first quarter. A Sierra Grant will support Assistance League of Visalia’s Operation School Bell® program. The organization provides clothing, backpacks with school supplies, hygiene kits, and books for home libraries to students. Operation School Bell is the […]
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May
the Eastside – Publishes a New Video
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