COVID-19

08

Jan

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 […]

02

Jan

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 […]

21

Dec

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 […]

Dec

San Mateo County – Chapter receives $20,000 grant

Last spring, San Mateo Strong (through San Mateo County) offered grants to non profit agencies in San Mateo County that are impacted by Covid-19 and serve vulnerable residents.  Our treasurer filled out the application and we were recently notified that our chapter(San Mateo County) was awarded a $20,000 grant. This money will help make up […]

20

Dec

Bellingham – Assistance League Still Making a Difference

As you know, we are temporarily closed…but when it is safe to do so, we are planning to open up again with unique and quality treasures just like before! We miss all your smiles! We are continuing to “limp” along, but it is hard without your help. Our programs fulfill needs to our community that […]

Dec

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 […]