In 2021-2022, the AL of San Jose chapter and members donated so many items to Parisi House on the Hill to support the mothers and babies staying there: toiletry kits, quilts and pillows, layettes, Hug-a-Bears, diapers, books, children’s clothing and more. The Assist-a-Shelter program is glad to have Parisi House as one of its community […]

AL of San Jose members participated in the CityTeam Pop-up Closet on July 28th. What a fun and rewarding experience! Clothing racks were set out, treasures were set on tables, and needed items were distributed to clients.

Al of San Jose volunteers purchased new T-shirts to proudly advertise the chapter when they are out and about in the community. We love Assistance League of San Jose!

AL of San Jose had a wonderful time volunteering at Family Supportive Housing in our 2021-22 year. At our monthly dinners we served 720 meals We delivered 760 dozen home-baked cookies for snacks and desserts and 90 special treats at Halloween. Volunteers organized four family activities including a petting zoo and holiday craft day. And […]

By providing books to teachers and students, Readers are Leaders cultivates the love of reading and learning. During our 2021-2022 year, AL of San Jose donated 636 teacher books, 11,250 student books, 15,158 enrichments to approximately 1250 students in 53 classrooms in 10 elementary schools. 14 teachers rec’d $50 reimbursements for books.

Congratulations to our dedicated Caring Hands volunteers. Even COVID did not deter our volunteers from their mission to provide handmade layette items to the babies at Valley Medical Center.

AL of San Jose celebrated our successes, our friendships and our commitment to providing for our community in need with a yearly picnic. Transforming Lives and Strengthening Communities is our mission that keeps us volunteering.

AL of San Jose members don’t volunteer for the monetary value, though our hours are worth a lot. The value of one hour of volunteer time is $29.72. With 33,831 hours, in the last fiscal year, our volunteers’ time was valued at over $1 million! The real value was priceless.

The Hug-a-Bear program distributed 825 bears in the last year to chldren and families in crisis. Many thanks to our partners who do so much for families in Santa Clara County: The American Red Cross of Silicon Valley, Parisi House, Family Supportive Housing, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and The Children’s Advocacy Center.

AL of San Jose members crafted a variety of beautiful quilts in 2021-2022 for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Family Supportive Housing, CityTeam of San Jose, and senior residents at A Grace Sub Acute & Skilled Care and Stonebrook Health & Rehabilitation.

AL of San Jose members continue to bring Bingo and joy to rehabilitation facilities every month. The Senior Bingo program helps reinforce skills such as concentration and short term memory. Socialization, fun and enjoyment are had by all!

Let’s call this end-of-year celebration to order!! AL of San Jose outgoing and incoming board members held their transitional meeting followed by an outdoor lunch on a beautiful sunny summer day. Program/Committee chairs, along with active support members, joined in the fun followed by their own meeting. We know how to celebrate!