Stockton – Arsonist Nearly Wipes Out Fundraiser For Stockton Nonprofit
STOCKTON (CBS13) — A local nonprofit is reeling after a fire thought to have been caused by arson closed down the thrift shop they use for revenue. Click here for newscast. “This is a very big shop, at least 75 percent of our income,” said Beverly Lewis-Clarke, the president of The Assistance League in Stockton. […]
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Sep
Riverside – Teens in justice system paint mural at Assistance League of Riverside office
Assistance League of Riverside this month celebrated the completion of a mural painted by teens in the criminal justice system. The mural is meant to reflect Assistance League‘s mission of helping young people, while offering a positive outlet for the teenagers who painted it on the organization’s building. It replaces the plain beige paint that was […]
17
Sep
Whittier – Receives Two Commendations from City Council
On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, the Whittier (CA) City Council commended the Assistance League of Whittier for the donation of $8,500 to the Whittier Public Library. Assistance League of Whittier was recognized for longstanding dedication to promoting literacy and the love of reading through the summer reading program and bookmobile. A […]
Sep
Whittier – Receives First “Going the Extra Mile” Award
The Assistance League of Whittier) has had a busy summer meeting with school district staff at Whittier City School District, East Whittier City School District, South Whittier School District and Los Nietos School District. Representatives from the Board, program chairs and Kids On the Block attended the meetings with staff to review the services available […]
12
Sep
El Paso – EPWater Helps Raise $47,000 for Assistance League
2018 El Paso Water Charity of Choice Chair Gerardo Gomez presented a check for $47,000 to the Assistance League of El Paso on September 12 at the Public Service Board meeting. The donation, that shattered goal expectations of $30,000, comes from the EPWater employee fundraising campaign and will benefit Operation School Bell®. Operation School Bell is a […]
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Sep
Bend – Partners with Walmart for Operation School Bell
Do you remember shopping for new school shoes, or bringing home a new winter coat? Deciding on your outfit for the first day of school? Thousands of students in Deschutes County have never had this traditional back-to-school experience. In fact, many of them have never shopped for new clothes or shoes, or owned clothes that […]
