Greater San Diego – Lara’s Ears: A Community Partnership to Improve Learning
There’s sparkling glitter in the gold earpieces of Lara’s two hearing aids, a shade she picked to match her blonde hair. No trendy neon or bold primary colors for this 8-year-old. Lara has been using them since kindergarten, after her mild to moderate hearing loss was first diagnosed. Now they help her understand her teacher […]
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Jul
While many of our chapters go dark during the summer months, that does not mean we stop working at our thrift shops or stop working with our programs and serving the public. Fundraising and providing services to our communities continues throughout the summer months. One of our chapters takes advantage of the summer months for […]
Jul
Assistance League chapters across the nation love to show their spirit to their community. One of the key ways is by participating in parades and other community events. Everyone loves a parade and there is nothing greater than a parade to whip up the spirit and love we feel for the children and adults we […]
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Jun
Long Beach – Provides Uniforms for Avalon School
Courtesy of Avalon School Beginning August 2019, Avalon K-12 School will implement a School Uniform Policy similar to those in effect at other Long Beach Unified School District schools. The following are general uniform guidelines by grade level: Tops TK to 4—Colors: White, Lt Blue, Navy. Style: Solid color, collared shirt, button-up, polo or blouse. […]
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May
Southwest Washington – Hosts Spring Tea as Fundraiser
A spring tea hosted by Assistance League Southwest Washington brought in more than $2,500 to help children living in poverty. The funds will be used for philanthropic programs such as scholarships, clothing children in foster care and clothes and supplies as requested by schools for specific students. About 100 people attended the May 5 event […]
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May
Northern Virginia – Hosts Annual Fundraising Luncheon
Assistance League of Northern Virginia, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, held its annual Spring Fundraiser on April 26 at the Country Club of Fairfax to raise funds for its programs that serve the needs of low-income children in 11 Title I elementary schools in Fairfax and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria. During the […]
