Reno-Sparks – What are Those Treasures in Your Attic Worth?
Imagine finding out that the oil painting you have in your attic is worth over $5,000! On Saturday, March 7, over 350 people were able to find out what their art, jewelry, antiques, and other valuables were worth by meeting with expert appraisers from Bonhams International Auction House at the Reno Expo Auctioneer Valuations event. […]
Apr
Bellingham – Makes COVID-19 Masks
What do you do when your volunteer-driven nonprofit organization has to close its Thrift & Gift Shop and shutter most of its philanthropic programs? You start making face masks for medical and social care workers! Assistance League Bellingham member volunteer, Joani Carrington, busily working at home to create face masks for Whatcom Unified Command. Photo […]
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Apr
Wichita – Members Making Masks
An organization that is always striving to help others is doing what they do best to help meet a great need. Assistance League of Wichita members had to close their thrift shop, and many of their community efforts are idle, but their crafty hands are sure busy. “When what we are used to gets taken […]
Apr
Diablo Valley – Telecare Program
Who said that talking on the phone has become a lost art? Lonely at Home? Since 1971, Assistance League of Diablo Valley’s TeleCare member volunteers have been making reassurance phone calls to the homebound, people of all ages, male and female, Monday through Friday. If the current “Shelter-in-Place” policy due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic […]
11
Apr
Long Beach – Recognize Women of Distinction
Cynthia Terry retired in 2009 after 38 years with Long Beach United School District. She joined Assistance League of Long Beach in 2010 because she wanted the chapter legacy of good work to continue. As a high school principal, she had been impressed with Assistance League of Long Beach programs for children in the community. […]
09
Apr
Inland North County – Operation School Bell
Assistance League of Inland North County provided school clothes and shoes for 2,330 students in grades K-12 this school year. Operation School Bell® serves students in need from schools in Escondido, Fallbrook, Poway, Ramona, San Marcos, Valley Center, Vista and Warner Springs. Students get to shop at Kohl´s for new clothing and shoes, which is […]
