Community Needs

St. Louis – Assistance League Outreach: Driven by Compassion, Powered by Action

A highly resourceful group of 27 Assistance League members annually helps more than 1,100 St. Louisans deal with everything from food insecurity to homelessness. And with COVID 19 case numbers spiking in the St. Louis area, the need for Outreach Assistance League’s Outreach Program has grown—with the case load tripling in recent weeks. “Our program […]

St. Louis – Assistance League Shares Love of Reading & Fun with St. Louis Area Children!

Friday, October 30, Assistance League’s 16 volunteer members in the costumes of children’s book characters paraded before the center’s infants, toddlers and preschoolers after the children enjoyed videotaped book readings and a puppet show— also created by Assistance League. Each child then received two, age-appropriate books while meeting and posing for photos with puppets and […]

Bend – Secret Santas deliver to Seniors

You couldn’t miss the “Secret Santa” delivery team at Regency Redmond last Wednesday — the group dressed in cheerful holiday attire to deliver gifts personalized for low-income seniors at the long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. Though they couldn’t enter the building, their efforts and enthusiasm certainly brought a smile to the faces of many […]

Tuscon – Assistance League helps people in crisis start over

Prior to the pandemic, Assistance League of Tucson’s programs were benefiting families and individuals in such situations. Then COVID-19 struck, exacerbating financial, social and emotional stress. Our organization responded by focusing on aiding those in our community who were hit worst by the crisis. Picture your sister, homeless, with her five children living in a […]

Fullerton – Assistance League Of Fullerton Receives 350 Headsets For Local School Children To Complete Part Ii Of A $7,700 Grant Received From Ocean Subaru Of Fullerton And Women’s Club Of Fullerton

Assistance League of Fullerton is the grateful recipient of Part II of a $7,700 grant from the Women’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF) courtesy of Ocean Subaru of Fullerton. An earlier contribution of $3,000 (Part I) supported Assistance League’s Operation New Start program for adults and children leaving abusive environments or who are homeless. Part II […]

Diablo Valley – Assisteens Make a Difference by Spreading Joy

As with all Assistance League of Diablo Valley pursuits, today’s recipients can become tomorrow’s volunteers. Undeterred by necessary constraints, Assisteens of Diablo Valley bring joy wherever they serve. Assisteens®, an auxiliary of Assistance League of Diablo Valley, is comprised of tweens and teens who commit to a minimum of 35 volunteer hours per year. Activities […]