Our modified Readers Are Leaders program is in full swing. The Ryan School readers are preparing bags for another student book distribution. The school was excited to receive this donation. We miss reading them in person but look forward to reinstating the onsite program in the future.

Sweet treats were distributed to members who donated onesies at our annual Baby Shower. Although we missed the Baby Shower party this year, members contributed over 1300 onesies at our Drive-thru Baby Shower event. This is just one of several shining examples of how dedicated our membership is to our community programs even during these […]

Each year AL of San Jose hosts a Baby Shower event to replenish the onesies our Caring Hands program volunteers pair with their homemade blankets and caps. These layettes are then donated to Valley Medical Center’s newborn unit. This event, usually a festive party, was modified to a drive up collection this year, but it […]

Approximately 185 layettes were created by Caring Hands volunteers during the month of December and delivered to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Even with an erratic holiday schedule, members continued to produce beautiful blankets and hats for the new moms and their babies.

“The families and staff at Family Supportive Housing extend our sincerest gratitude to you for your December dinner and cookie donations. The residents are always delighted by the fresh and nutritious meals and snacks. Thank you so much for your continued kindness and generosity. Your continued support is invaluable.” Al of San Jose is a […]

We’re so happy to learn that our modified RAL program is exciting children and encouraging them to read.  A student quote, sent from a teacher, seems to sum up the excitement this book distribution generated. “I don’t think I’m going to be able to concentrate today because I have to read this book right now.”

Assistance League of San Jose’s Assist-A-Shelter volunteers have been very busy this month. Besides cooking homemade dinners and cookies, they have made over 100 placemats for Family Supportive Housing’s holiday dinner celebration. Volunteers have also collected enough essential hygiene items for 84 personal packages containing shampoo, soaps, tooth paste and lotions. These, plus four blankets […]

Assist-A-Shelter volunteers (social distancing) met to deliver a holiday dinner for the residents of Family Supportive Housing. The volunteers won’t be serving the dinner this year, but are still very involved in making this meal special by providing homemade dishes and deserts. FSH is an essential family shelter providing temporary housing and targeted counseling for […]

‘TIS THE SEASON to bake holiday cookies! Assistance League of San Jose’s Assist-a-Shelter volunteers are baking colorful cookies hoping to bring a little cheer to the 44 children that are currently in residence at Family Supporting Housing. We are proud to support this shelter which provides safe temporary housing and counseling services to families in […]

Assist-a-Shelter volunteers made festive and fun table decorations for the families at Family Supportive Housing to enjoy during the holidays.

The second and third grade students at Ryan Elementary School received a holiday surprise today when they came to pick up their assignments. Our Readers Are Leaders volunteers had chosen some very special books and assembled various school supplies in a festive holiday bag just for them! Each story comes with a fun learning activity […]

AL of San Jose created masks for our members, our friends and families during a time when masks are so important to keep us safe and healthy. Our masks are traveling to many places to help stop the spread of COVID and to share with the world what our great organization is continuing to do […]