Chapter News

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Apr

San Luis Obispo – Receives Grant for Dental Supplies

Assistance League of San Luis Obispo County has received a $5,184 grant award from The California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation Dental Materials and Supplies Grant program which supports nonprofit organizations with dental supplies and materials necessary for dental operations and oral health services. The Henry Schein Cares Foundation supplied the requested dental products – toothbrushes, […]

Apr

Albuquerque – KRQE Cares Holds Phone Bank for Shoes for Kids

Sadly, more than one out of four children live in poverty in New Mexico. Many go without basic needs being met. This is where you can show your support through the Shoes for Kids Campaign. Thousands have never even owned a pair of new shoes. KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids was founded to help make a tangible […]

Apr

Ventura County – Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Operation School Bell

Assistance League of Ventura County is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its signature philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®. The program provides clothing to school-aged children who have been referred to the program through their schools. This year, students were bussed to Junipero Serra Elementary school in Ventura where 40 volunteers assisted in picking out appropriately sized […]

22

Mar

Yuma – Honors Charter Members

For volunteer work spanning more than 50 years, Assistance League of Yuma honored three of its oldest members, one of who is the oldest charter member living here. The ceremony at the Colorade River State Historic Park held special significance for honorees Jane Gresham, Tina Kubishke and Marinita Phillips.  That was where the League – […]

17

Mar

the Bay Area – Partnerships Key to Chapter’s Success with Assistance League ACTION! Week

In the fall of 2018, Assistance League issued a call to action to all chapters to participate in a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the importance of promoting childhood literacy and putting books in the hands of children who might not have access to them. Assistance League ACTION! Week was officially celebrated February 25 […]

10

Mar

Long Beach –

They’re doing it for the kids. For decades, the Long Beach chapter of Assistance League has been providing free or low-cost orthodontic care out of their Philanthropic Center on East Spring Street. And pretty much since the day the Long Beach Unified School District began its school uniform policy, the group’s Operation School Bell® has […]