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Memory Care Residents at Discovery Village Received Monthly Cards from Assisteens of the Bay Area
Notes for Folks, an Assisteens® philanthropic program launched in 2016, allows Assisteens to connect with seniors in the memory care unit who reside at the Discovery Village Clear Lake facility. Each month, the teens create colorful cards to recognize special occasions such as birthdays and holidays or to send messages of encouragement like *thinking of […]
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Crafted with Care Provides Holiday Tokens for Children at Area Shelters
Crafted with Care, Assisteens® of the Bay Area’s newest philanthropic program allows members to create cute and thoughtful gifts for the young residents at The Bridge Over Troubled Waters and the Bay Area Turning Point shelter. Children ages 4 to 10 will receive these gifts as tokens from our teens, expressing wishes for a happy […]
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Cause for Paws Philanthropic Program Supports Pet Adoptions at the Bay Area SPCA in San Leon
The Cause for Paws philanthropic program assembles pet adoption kits and delivers the completed packages to the Bay Area Pet Adoptions in San Leon. These kits include essential items tailored for companion animals, ensuring our furry friends feel comfortable and welcomed in their new homes.
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Assemble Birthday in a Boxes for At-Risk Students
Birthday in a Box is a philanthropic program that supports students involved in Communities In Schools – Bay Area at four campuses: two in Clear Creek ISD and two in Dickinson Independent School District. The program provides everything needed to celebrate a student’s birthday, including a small gift and a handwritten card. These special ‘boxes’ […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Recognizes National Children’s Dental Health Month
Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Assistance League® of the Bay Area acknowledges the importance of good oral health, so we include a toothbrush and toothpaste in our largest philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®. Additionally, we are proud to […]
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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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