Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

Thanks to the AL of San Jose Social Committee, we have had LOTS of fun this year! Our members enjoy working together on all of our programs. The Social…

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Helping Eliminate Hunger with CityTeam

As we sit down to dinner, we may forget that hunger affects many in San Jose, young and old. AL of San Jose volunteers pack groceries at CityTeam San…

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Thank You, Hospitality Committee

Our Hospitality Committee consists of ten loyal and hardworking members. These ladies arrived early at every meeting to set up. They bring food, supplies and create themed centerpieces for…

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Senior Bingo Fun!

Oh what fun it is to play bingo at Stonebrook Health Care Center and A Grace Subacute & Skilled Care. The residents and our members have a terrific time…

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Parisis House Joins Momentum for Health

AL of San Jose lifts the spirits of new moms and their children at Parisi House on the Hill when volunteers read to them in Spanish and English, sing…

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Supporting Family Supportive Housing

Our partnership with Family Supportive Housing helps make a difference in the lives of unsheltered people. We bake cookies for the children to have a little pick-me-up after school while…

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What Were You Doing 35 Years Ago?

In 1988, ALSJ members began furnishing bears to adults and children in crisis. This was our 3rd program and named Operation Hug. It is now named Hug-A-Bear! 600 bears…

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Teddy Bear Picnic Day

July 10th is Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Give your teddy bear a hug today! Assistance League of San Jose distributes teddy bears to children in crisis so they will…

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Did You Know? Learn about our History – It’s under the About Us Tab

In honor of 40 years serving our community, our Education Committee researched the histories of all 7 of our community service programs: Operation School Bell, Readers Are Leaders, Caring…

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Handmade with Love by Caring Hands

Every year members of Caring Hands create thousands of hand-crocheted and knitted blankets for AL of San Jose programs. New mothers at local hospitals, families in supportive housing and…

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