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Assisteens of the Bay Area Create Beautiful Jewelry Pieces during Workshops Held in June and July
Throughout June and July, adult members hosted jewelry workshops, during which Assisteens® created various designs from start to finish. The finished products are now on display and for sale in the chapter’s award-winning resale shop. It has been a fantastic experience to craft these pieces and learn additional aspects of retail sales, including marketing and […]
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Assisteens Prep for August Snack Attack Pack Assembly
Assisteens® of the Bay Area support the chapter in various ways. One ongoing initiative is Snack Attack Packs, a collaborative effort that packages items for students facing food insecurity in three school districts and distributes them throughout the year. Assisteens participate in assembling these items, but this year, they have increased their involvement by preparing […]
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Receive Thank You for St. Thomas for Recent Donation
Thank you, Saint Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church, for allowing Assisteens® of the Bay Area to be guests at your church throughout the school year and whenever else we request building usage. We admire your commitment to serving the community wherever the need is.
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Return Over $173,000 to the Community Through Volunteer Efforts
Due to Assisteen® of the Bay Area’s volunteer efforts, members provided 5,171 service hours through philanthropic programs, fundraising initiatives, chapter support, and community involvement during the fiscal year 2023-2024. Based on the volunteer hour value calculated by the US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, the auxiliary has returned $173,176.80 to the Houston-Galveston Bay […]
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Ready for Work Client’s Wardrobe Selected from Resale Shop Clothing and Accessories
Assistance League® of the Bay Area offers adults re-entering the workforce referred by one of our Ready for Work philanthropic program partners to be ready for that all-important interview or first day on the job. Individuals who require specialty items are met by one of our volunteers at a local Walmart to select the appropriate […]
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Gulf Coast Modern Quilt Guild Gifts Chapter a Beautiful Creation
Assistance League® of the Bay Area was honored to receive this beautiful quilt, Stars Above, gifted to the chapter by the Gulf Coast Modern Quilt Guild. The chapter will determine how we will feature this beautiful artistry at an upcoming event. Pictured, left to right: Labita Boddie, Karen Taylor, Katie Welch (Gulf Coast Modern Quilt […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Earns 2024 Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency
Assistance League® of the Bay Area is proud to have earned a 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid’s GuideStar®!
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Members Return Over $1 Million to Community Via Volunteer Hours
Assistance League® of the Bay Area members have shown their dedication to serving their community. From June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, they provided valuable services totaling 33,116 hours. Per the Do Good Institute Volunteer Time Report, the current volunteer hour value is $33.49. We are proud to have contributed $1,109,000.00 to the Houston-Galveston […]
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Provide 228 Fleece Blankets to Area Shelters
Assisteens® create warm and comforting fleece blankets to provide to the youngest residents of the Bay Area Turning Point and The Bridge Over Troubled Waters shelters when they initially arrive, often without time to bring a treasured possession. Teens have individually made these blankets, but once a month, during the designated philanthropy day, through their […]
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Notes for Folks Philanthropy Produced 409 Cards for Memory Care Residents at Discovery Village Clear Lake
Our Notes for Folks volunteers are busy after membership meetings, coloring cards for the holidays, get well wishes, and birthday milestones. Assisteens® prepare these messages of encouragement and celebration for the memory care residents at Discovery Village Clear Lake. Four hundred nine (409) cards were colored and distributed during the year. Our members recognize the […]
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