Diablo Valley – Celebrates Legacies of Volunteerism and Literacy
Celebrate the Legacies of Volunteerism and Literacy. Many members of Assistance League of Diablo Valley are grandparents, so when one shared the following concern, a marvelous event emerged: Books for children cover almost every topic imaginable, so why isn’t there one about youngsters volunteering? Fellow children’s literature enthusiasts collectively created a story, actually a poem, […]
May
Conejo Valley – Supports Manna Food Bank
Jennifer Schwabauer, executive director of Manna, far left, accepts a check from Assistance League of the Conejo Valley members Mari Hill, Priscilla Boone and Marilyn Adam on April 23. While Assistance League of Conejo Valley has had to temporarily close its Thrift Shop and Donation Center due to the coronavirus, Chapter President Mari Hill isn’t […]
May
Downey – Member Lois Buchanan named California Woman of the Year
Downey resident and civic leader Lois Buchanan has been named a California Woman of the Year. Buchanan was chosen by Assemblymember Cristina Garcia to represent the state’s 58th Assembly District. Lois Buchanan serves with numerous volunteer organizations including Assistance League of Downey. With Assistance League, she works with the Assisteens® to deliver hand-knit blankets and […]
May
Victor Valley – Provides Food Assistance to AVUSD
Assistance League of Victor Valley partners with Apple Valley Unified School District in the purchase of much needed items and distributing to families of the students. To date 558 families have received assistance.
May
Assistance League of Victor Valley presented a Dr. Seuss skit to four local schools. The cast, Kathy Lendhart as Daisy Head Maisie, Patty Everly and Mary Noel as the Sneetches, Rosanne Smith as Cat in the Hat, Jerome Johnson as the voice of Mack the turtle and Cindy Johnson as Yertle Turtle.
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May
Tucson – Starts Project Embrace
Assistance League of Tucson has been caring about our community for over 60 years. During this time of dealing with the impact of Covid-19, our chapter recognized the need to reach out to our members. Marilyn Peskin-Kaufman, one of our members, suggested her program, “Project Embrace.” Ten Assistance League members made phone calls to our […]
