Bellingham – Celebrates Chapter Culture
“I love working with all of my fellow volunteers,” says Assistance League of Bellingham volunteer Sarah Spinks. “I’ve never had a sister, but now I have many—not to mention a purpose in life.” Spinks words underscore just one of the many reasons folks find joy in giving to this organization that gives so much back […]
Jun
Austin – Finds New Ways to Support Programs
Assistance League of Austin is finding new ways to support their programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the temporary closing of the THRIFT HOUSE, ALA is holding a series of sidewalk sales during June and July. Furniture and small furnishings were in big demand during the first sale on June 16.
Jun
Long Beach – Assisteens Step Up With Food For Long Beach’s Hungry
On May 29, a long-term community effort came to fruition as the Assisteens® Auxiliary of Assistance League of Long Beach distributed nearly 2,000 meal packets at Washington Middle School. The food was given to LBUSD students who receive to-go meal bags through the district’s free meal service program. An additional 3,150 meal packets were distributed […]
Jun
Corvallis – Expresses Appreciation for Grants
Assistance League of Corvallis is deeply grateful for the support of friends through grants. Our philanthropies provide clothing, personal hygiene supplies, oral hygiene instruction, cuddly bears in traumatic situations, and other support for school-aged children and their families throughout Benton County. Our all-volunteer organization assures our donors that all funds received directly benefit students who […]
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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 […]
