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Welcome to Our Website:<\/p>\n
As President of Assistance League\u00ae of Victor Valley, I am proud to share the impact our dedicated members have made during
\nthe 2024\u20132025 year. Through compassion, commitment, and incredible teamwork, our chapter has continued to transform lives
\nand strengthen our community\u2014one meaningful act at a time.
\nOur member volunteers contributed more than 17,000 hours this year, allowing us to fund and expand all of our philanthropic
\nprograms. Operation School Bell\u00ae reached 1,291 students through 15 shopping events and provided additional support for over
\n350 more through special requests. Our food pantry initiative delivered $7,500 worth of essential items to local school districts,
\nhelping an estimated 800 family members.
\nOur Literacy Awards program continues to inspire a love of reading. This year, 4,354 books were distributed to third-grade
\nstudents across all eight Victor Valley school districts. Through our partnership with Scholastic Literacy Partnerships, we were also
\nable to provide 600 free books, many of which were donated to school libraries and local nonprofits. Our Young Authors program
\nhelped celebrate and elevate student creativity by funding the binding of stories written by talented young writers in multiple school
\ndistricts.
\nTo support innovation in the classroom, our Science and Technology Awards provided $8,203 in classroom materials to educators
\nat eight different schools. These resources will benefit over 1,000 students and help bring STEM learning to life in our local
\nclassrooms.
\nWe celebrated a record-breaking year for our Sock It to ‘Em campaign, which raised $32,072. Our Annual Fundraiser, \u201cWestern
\nHoedown,\u201d brought our members and community together in support of our mission, raising $9,000. We also secured over
\n$16,800 in grant funding thanks to the generosity of our corporate and community partners.
\nThrough our Outreach program, we responded to urgent, one-time community needs, including assisting a family of five who lost
\ntheir home to a fire. Our Pass It On program continued to thrive, re-donating more than 7,800 items\u2014valued at over $18,000\u2014to
\nlocal schools, charities, and national nonprofit partners.
\nOperation Hug remains one of our most beloved programs. More than 700 teddy bears were delivered to children receiving care
\nat our three local hospitals\u2014Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Desert Valley Hospital, and Victor Valley Global Medical
\nCenter\u2014offering comfort and reassurance in times of distress.
\nAssisteens\u00ae played a major role this year, volunteering 288 hours and making an impact through projects like grooming kits,
\nEaster baskets, holiday gifts, and their signature Madd Hatter Tea & Fashion Show.
\nOur Thrift Shop continues to thrive, with sales reaching $209,000\u2014providing critical funding for our programs and serving as a
\nwelcoming space for customers and supporters alike.
\nInternally, we modernized operations with LeagueLink, enhanced board structure with the addition of an Assistant Treasurer, and
\nhosted our first post-COVID Open House to share our mission with the public. We\u2019ve also kept members informed with our weekly
\n\u201cWhat\u2019s News This Week\u201d updates and monthly Chapter Chat newsletters.
\nI am honored to lead such a passionate and purpose-driven organization. Every member, supporter, and partner has played a role
\nin making this year a success. If you have a heart for giving, we invite you to join us in making a lasting difference in the Victor
\nValley.
\nAs we look ahead to the 2025\u20132026 year, we are excited to continue building on our strong foundation\u2014expanding our programs,
\nstrengthening community partnerships, and finding new ways to serve the Victor Valley with compassion and care.
\nWith gratitude,
\nLisa Hoegerman
\nPresident, 2025-2026
\nAssistance League of Victor Valley<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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