They’re doing it for the kids. For decades, the Long Beach chapter of Assistance League has been providing free or low-cost orthodontic care out of their Philanthropic Center on East Spring Street. And pretty much since the day the Long Beach Unified School District began its school uniform policy, the group’s Operation School Bell® has […]
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Mar
Norman – Ends May Fair Fundraiser
The May Fair Arts Festival is no more. On March 1, Assistance League of Norman issued a press release confirming the termination of the long-running festival, citing declining attendance, fewer artist vendors and increased festival competition. “After consulting our Advisory Council and leadership within the organization, it was with reluctance and heavy hearts that the […]
Mar
Albuquerque – KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids
KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids is about the kids in our community. In partnership with Assistance League of Albuquerque and several corporate sponsorships, such as Kirtland Federal Credit Union, we have set out to make a difference in the lives of children in New Mexico. ‘Shoes for Kids’ is a program that puts brand new athletic […]
Mar
Sacramento – Fresh Start and Reaching Out Programs Supports and Encourages
SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) – In 2018, Assistance League Sacramento, an all-volunteer organization of over 285 members, celebrated 50 years of service to the local community through a variety of philanthropic programs that are funded in large part by its resale thrift shop, Fabulous Finds on Fulton. Programs, which are completely local, date back to […]
Mar
Everett – Kids at Granite Falls Boys & Girls Club get 2,500 new books
GRANITE FALLS — Elementary and middle school students wandered through a maze of 2,500 books grouped by grade at the Granite Falls Boys & Girls Club last week. They each got one free book Thursday, and clamored to make their pick. Monte Cristo Elementary student Starr Broten, 9, chose “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” […]
Mar
St. Louis – Works with Eagle Scout on Little Libraries Project
All kids who live around six Ritenour elementary schools now have new libraries to visit. Eagle scout Elijah Edwards worked with the Assistance League of St. Louis to bring self-contained little houses containing books to several neighborhoods. Edwards is a Parkway South High School senior who built a Little Community Library as his Eagle Scout […]
