Readers Are Leaders Are Ready for School!

The 14 members of AL of San Jose’s Readers Are Leaders book selection committee met in July to review books for the 2022-23 school year. About 60 books of…

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Working with CityTeam

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,…

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New T-Shirts for AL of San Jose

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!

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Congratulations, Readers Are Leaders

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,…

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2021-2022 Caring Hands Donations

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.

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Summer Celebration at History Park, San Jose

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…

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“The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers.” Terri Guillemets

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…

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314 Homemade Quilts Donated in 2021-22

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…

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That’s a Lot of Hug-a-Bears!

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…

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Bingo at Senior Residences

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…

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