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Operation School Bell Volunteers at Pasadena JCPenney Excited to Serve
Serving nine school districts through the chapter’s largest philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®, takes many helping hands. To serve as many students as possible, PreK through 12th grade, volunteers greet them at three JCPenney stores. Our Pasadena crew couldn’t wait to get started!
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Assault Survivor Kits Committee Readies for the New Year
Every survivor of sexual assault and domestic violence deserves our steadfast support and compassion. Assistance League® of the Bay Area provides clothing and hygiene items through the Assault Survivor Kits® philanthropic program. Often, what people wore during the attack is retained by law enforcement for evidentiary purposes. Committee members gathered to assemble kits for distribution […]
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Bay Area Houston Alumnae Chapter – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Donates Clothing and Accessories to Bolster Ready for Work Program
Bay Area Houston Alumnae Chapter-Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a wonderful partner of Assistance League® of the Bay Area! The chapter’s 2024 HOPE Award recipient chose to collect clothing and accessories for the Ready to Work philanthropic program. This program provides interview and job-appropriate attire for individuals re-entering the workforce. President Linda Byrd said, […]
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Albemarle Foundation Works Alongside Chapter Members with Operation School Bell Shop & Deliver
Operation School Bell® recipients who face transportation challenges are served through the chapter’s Shop and Deliver option. Early risers arrive at Target and complete the students’ requests based on a profile they have completed. Lending their help are community volunteers from the Albemarle Corporation, at the Pasadena store. Together, we #dogood, #transformlives, and #strengthencommunity.
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Assistance League Members Serve Operation School Bell Recipients at Three Area JCPenney Stores
Serving over 2,400 students from nine school districts through the chapter’s philanthropic program, Operation School Bell® would not have been possible without the hard work of our members, who have been volunteering tirelessly throughout August. The act of giving and receiving creates a profound impact on both parties involved. It gives the volunteers a sense […]
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Ready for Work Preps Individual to Upcoming Interviews
Ann Reese (left) and Ina Lachmann (right) oversee the chapter’s Ready for Work philanthropic program. Our client who came to us, experienced some health challenges that necessitated a departure from her longtime career. However, she desires to return to the workforce, and our committee was there to help her select all the right clothes and […]
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Shop & Deliver – An Second Option for Operation School Bell Students
For students with transportation challenges, Operation School Bell® volunteers arrive in the early morning hours at area Target stores to select clothing and accessories. Once selected, based on their preferences, the items are delivered to the various campuses throughout the nine school districts the chapter supports. Sarah Foulds (center) traveled to Galveston to ensure students […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Launches 2024 Operation School Bell Season
What a joyful day it was as the chapter officially launched the 2024 Operation School Bell® season on Wednesday, August 7th, at local JCPenney stores, serving students from nine school districts in the Houston-Galveston Bay Area. Since 2001, Assistance League® of the Bay Area has provided clothing and accessories to over 33,000 students.
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Assisteens Participate in Summer Jewelry Workshops, Learning Skills in Multiple Areas
What a fantastic experience for our Assisteens®, who participated in the jewelry workshops in June and July! Those pictured attended the final one on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. During these workshops, they learned from two great instructors, Robin Bigham and Mavis Irvan, the craftsmanship, design, and marketing of various accessories many individuals use to accent […]
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Create Fleece Blankets for Project Snuggle Philanthropic Program
On Sunday, August 4th, Assisteens® gathered to craft fleece blankets for the children who reside at the Bay Area Turning Point and The Bridge Over Troubled Waters. The young residents, ages 4-10, receive these blankets as a source of comfort and security, as often they have abruptly left their homes under traumatic circumstances.
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