Spring Fundraiser 2020

Our Annual Spring Fundraiser which was postponed to November now has been canceled.  We were hoping that the Covid-19 Pandemic would have subsided by now; however, our country, state, and county are dealing with the challenges of a pandemic that still demands social distancing in order to slow the spread of this disease.  It is for this reason that we have decided to cancel the November fundraising event this year. 

Amid our somewhat limited activities, ALRSD continues to serve the community as needs are great.  We are planning a virtual silent auction of the donated items.  Please be on the lookout for the announcement!

Our Volunteer is busy making Masks!

Please visit our Thrift Shop to purchase these masks.
They make great gifts!

ALRSD Thrift Shop News

ALRSD Thrift Store Info

Please note – Accepting donations on days we are open ONLY until we catch up on our overflowing backroom.  Thank you!

Many ways you can help!

Amazon Smile – Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to your charity.  Set “Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito” as your charity in the Amazon App or Amazonsmile.com.  Click here for the instructions on how to set up Amazon Smile on your app.

CARS Program – We are partnering with CARS who auctions donated vehicles – Donors will receive free pick-up & tax receipt.  Our organization receives revenue! Please see CARS Brochure for a full overview.

Ralph’s Community Contribution Program – Click Ralphs – Ralph’s Community Contribution Program for the instructions.

Philanthropic Programs

Operation School Bell® – Camp Pendleton

Every year we collaborate with other local Assistance League chapters to provide new back-to-school clothing and school supplies to children of enlisted military families at Camp Pendelton in Oceanside, CA.

Operation School Bell® – Clothing Children

Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito services children in the school districts of Coastal North County San Diego. By providing children with new school clothing, Operation School Bell contributes to their success in the school setting.

Assault Survivor Kits®

Survivors of sexual assault are referred to a San Diego County Sexual Assault Response Team. Their clothing is often kept as evidence, so having a change of clothes becomes a critical issue during this vulnerable time in their lives. Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito provides sweatpants, sweatshirts and personal hygiene items to them before they are sent home.

Preschool English Literacy Program

Our volunteers partner with a Head Start Program in Solana Beach, CA to provide children 4- to 5-years-old with a variety of learning experiences to help them grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

Jeans For Teens

We partner with an Oceanside program to donate jeans, towels, blankets, food, gift cards, hand-knitted caps and scarves to homeless teens.

Hug-A-Bear

Our Hug-A-Bear program provides children and adults a sense of comfort as they face traumatic life events.

Flowers for Seniors

We collect flowers at no cost from a local merchant, arrange them in vases and deliver them to several local assisted living facilities. We have delivered over $700 worth of flowers during just one Flowers For Seniors event! We do this three times during our calendar year.

Knifty Knitters

Our volunteers knit or crochet children’s sweaters, hats, booties and blankets for newborn infants of military families. We also supply knitted items to homeless teens and deployed military personnel.

Assisteens®

Assisteens is an Auxiliary of Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito that formed in June 2016. Members are involved in community service.

Scholarships

Our Scholarships Program is structured to provide funds to young people with a demonstrated need for financial assistance in order to support and encourage them to continue their education beyond high school.

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2019 - 2020 Statistics

$125

thousand dollars returned to local communities

4.0

thousand people served

24

thousand hours volunteered

News & Events

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Operation School Bell/Camp Pendleton

8,800 children of enlisted military families at Camp Pendleton recently enjoyed a free shopping spree for new school clothes courtesy of seven chapters of Assistance League®. This is the sixteenth year that chapters of Assistance League have collaborated to offer this shopping opportunity at Camp Pendleton.

Operation School Bell/Target

Operation School Bell®/Target took place this fall from 10/1/2019 through 10/22/2019.  We clothed just under 1200 school children. The event was featured on KUSI News!  Click on the image above to view the aired news.

Flowers For Seniors

The “Flowers for Seniors” Committee had their first meeting of the year and are delegating members to the task of; getting flowers, getting vases, delivering flowers, and of course making the floral arrangements. Upcoming dates are 11/14/19, 02/24/20 and 05/18/20 to meet for our program.

Preschool English Literacy Program (PREP)

Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito (ALRSD) purchased and presented age-appropriate diversity themed books to smiling children at Solana Beach Head Start. Members of Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito partner with a Head Start Program in Solana Beach, CA to provide children four- to five-years-old with a variety of learning experiences to help them grow […]

News & Events

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Operation School Bell/Camp Pendleton

8,800 children of enlisted military families at Camp Pendleton recently enjoyed a free shopping spree for new school clothes courtesy of seven chapters of Assistance League®. This is the sixteenth year that chapters of Assistance League have collaborated to offer this shopping opportunity at Camp Pendleton.

Operation School Bell/Target

Operation School Bell®/Target took place this fall from 10/1/2019 through 10/22/2019.  We clothed just under 1200 school children. The event was featured on KUSI News!  Click on the image above to view the aired news.

Flowers For Seniors

The “Flowers for Seniors” Committee had their first meeting of the year and are delegating members to the task of; getting flowers, getting vases, delivering flowers, and of course making the floral arrangements. Upcoming dates are 11/14/19, 02/24/20 and 05/18/20 to meet for our program.

Preschool English Literacy Program (PREP)

Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito (ALRSD) purchased and presented age-appropriate diversity themed books to smiling children at Solana Beach Head Start. Members of Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito partner with a Head Start Program in Solana Beach, CA to provide children four- to five-years-old with a variety of learning experiences to help them grow […]

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Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito welcomes new members at any time.

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Visit Our Thrift Shop

The Thrift Shop is our primary source of funding for our philanthropic programs.  We are proud of our reputation as one of the best and friendliest thrift shops in the Coastal North County San Diego area.  Our members work hard to make sure the merchandise is always good quality, clean, and priced fairly.

Shop Information

Address:
1542 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA  92024
(located in the Taco Bell mall)

Hours of Operation:
Mon. – Sat.  10:30am – 4:30pm
Closed Sundays and Holidays

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