Selecting Books for 2023-2024

School is not in session but our Readers Are Leaders volunteers are busy selecting books for the upcoming school year. Each member of the selection committee read 70 books,…

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928 Toiletry Packaged in 2022-2023

Those without basic personal care items such as soap, shampoo or even a toothbrush are so thankful for the toiletry kits assembled by AL of San Jose members and…

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Thank You, Delta Kappa Gamma!

Al of San Jose was overjoyed with the donation from Delta Gamma Kappa to support our mission to transform the lives of children and adults through community programs. Many thanks…

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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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