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Assistance League of the Bay Area Invites You to Just a Pretty Table
Melanie Lovuola and Jayne Dannecker showcased the chapter’s upcoming Just a Pretty Table as one of the spotlight tables at the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s January membership meeting. We invite you to join us! Arrive at 10:30 a.m. for a table viewing of over 30 area designers, letting the imagination and creativity come […]
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Collaboration of Assistance League and Assisteens Offers 1,080 Meals to Students with Food Insufficiency
From August through May, Assistance League® of the Bay Area and Assisteens® of the Bay Area collaboratively assemble 1,080 Snack Attack Pack meals for students facing food insecurity in Deer Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Texas City ISD. This nutritional boost supports individuals with limited access to meals outside of school hours and during […]
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Operation Support Our Schools Campus Liaisons Select Items for January Bulk Food Buy
Operation Support Our Schools Campus Liaisons traveled to Sam’s Club for the committee’s quarterly bulk food buy. Items, as designated by the Communities In Schools – Bay Area School Support Specialists, are purchased and delivered to campuses in Clear Creek ISD and Dickinson ISD. When they visit their CIS-Bay Area specialist, these items are given […]
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Assault Survivor Kits Delivered to The Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Thirty Assault Survivor Kits® were delivered to one of the chapter’s philanthropic program partners, The Bridge Over Troubled Waters. These kits contain items a victim of sexual assault or domestic violence can wear if their clothing is retained for evidentiary purposes. Pictured are Sarah Foulds, Linda Byrd, and Bridge Representative Kristi Wheeless.
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Operation School Bell Brings Joy to Children
Witnessing the pure joy on a child’s face when they receive new clothes, despite their family’s economic struggles, highlights the profound impact of Operation School Bell®. Assistance League® of the Bay Area values its partnership with Communities In Schools – Bay Area. By providing clothing, we help boost children’s confidence among their peers and in […]
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January Designated as National Mentoring Month
Children and teens can feel empowered, encouraged, and understood through mentorship. Mentors help them discover and pursue their passions, excel in school, and thrive. Assistance League® of the Bay Area, in partnership with Communities In Schools – Bay Area provides mentoring opportunities through its philanthropic program, Operation Support Our Schools.
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Pictures with Santa Fun for All Involved
Assisteens® hosted their only fundraiser, Pictures with Santa, on Sunday, December 15th. Assisteens selected their favorite cookie recipes for the event from the chapter’s award-winning cookbooks, Settings on the Dock of the Bay and Settings Sunrise to Sunset. They purchased the ingredients, baked the cookies, packaged them, and delivered them to the facility. The event […]
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Respond to Community Volunteer Requests
Many organizations in the Bay Area often request additional volunteers from Assisteens® to help make their events successful. Some of those opportunities include volunteering for University Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School, helping young models during the Clear Lake Lunar Rendezvous Festival’s fashion show, unloading pumpkins delivered to St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church, working the […]
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Assisteens Work to Eliminate Food Insufficiency and Scarcity for Families
Assisteens® of the Bay Area’s Basic Kneads philanthropic program, addresses food insufficiency and scarcity, a growing community concern. Aspects of this program include volunteering with with other nonprofits that serve those who need a nutritional boost and donating to pantries that provide this option. Benefactors are the Clear Lake Food Pantry and Interfaith Caring Ministries. […]
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Assisteens Support Companion Animal Adoptions through Cause for Paws Program
Assisteens® of the Bay Area assemble and deliver pet adoption kits to Bay Area Pet Adoptions in San Leon throughout the school year, immediately after a membership meeting. The kits contain items to help adoptive families with start-up toys and other basic items. Additionally, Assisteens may choose to donate to the League City Animal Care […]
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