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Operation Cinderella Transforms Lives with a Touch of Magic
Transform a life with a touch of magic! Operation Cinderella turns fairytales into reality for high school seniors by providing them with stunning prom attire. Our female students experience the joy of selecting the perfect outfit for their special night. From dazzling dresses and the perfect accessories, every student left our boutique at the Clear […]
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Celebrating Assist-A-Child Cards during 30th Anniversary Year
Envisioned and created by Marla Magness, a practicing area orthodontist, these correspondence gems are a trademark of the chapter. Several choices are available: celebrating, sympathizing, or supporting a philanthropic endeavor. Cards may be purchased in the Resale Shop or directly from our current coordinator. They are professionally printed and then colored by our Assisteens®. Before […]
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Over 120 Books Delivered to The Bridge for Kids to Kickstart the Library
Throughout the holiday season Barnes & Noble Baybrook shoppers may select a book donated to our chapter. The collective result was approximately 700 books that were recently labeled for distribution. The first recipient, The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, received 120 to stock the library in the newest campus building, The Bridge for Kids. The chapter […]
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Operation Support Our Schools Delivers Snacks and Drinks to CIS – Bay Area Student Support Specialist
Daughter-in-law Carole Perry (center) and mother-in-law Clara Perry (right) deliver snack and water supplies to Communities In Schools – Bay Area Dickinson Independent School District campus through the chapter’s Operation Support Our Schools philanthropic program . Quarterly purchases delivered to the campuses allow the Student Support Specialists to offer these items to help students who […]
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Galveston ISD Special Programs and Discovery Club Receive Clothing Through Operation School Bell
When emergencies or special circumstances arise outside the Operation School Bell® school year schedule, the Shop and Deliver option addresses immediate needs. Sarah Foulds, center, delivers to the Galveston Independent School District special programs and Discovery Club.
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Assault Survivor Kits Delivered to The Bridge and UTMB-Galveston Partners
Deliveries of Assault Survivor Kits® – 48 to The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, and 118 to UTMB HealthCommittee Chair Deb Karam and Committee Vice Chair Sarah Foulds delivered Assault Survival Kits — 48 to The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. (top) and 118 to UTMB Health Galveston (bottom) — during the week of March 1st. […]
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House of Bia Donates Ballgowns to Assistance League’s Operation Cinderella
Assistance League® of the Bay Area values the myriad partnerships we are privileged to have through our philanthropic programs. We have been blessed to receive a donation from the House of Bia of beautiful ballgowns our Operation Cinderella high school senior girls can select as that special prom dress. One shopper models her choice for […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Values Partnership with Communities In Schools – Bay Area
Operation Support Our Schools partners with Communities In Schools – Bay Area to provide items to the Student Support Specialists on Clear Creek ISD and Dickinson ISD campuses throughout the school year. One component of the support is quarterly bulk food purchases, which provide snacks and water for use when the students visit the specialists. […]
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Reflecting on Annual Fundraising Events Since 2007
After 2006, except for 2009 and 2017, the Annual Fundraising Event Chairs started selecting gala themes that matched their interests and expertise. Each year, a new theme emerges, ranging from Pirates, Speakeasies, Mermaids, Bourbon Street, Astronauts, Old Havana, Cowboys, Cowgirls, Dreamboats, dolls, and more. The organization commemorated its important anniversaries by selecting unique themes emphasizing […]
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Operation School Bell Shop and Deliver Provides Additional Options to Clothe Students
Throughout the initial Operation School Bell® schedule, where families come to the retail location to select their clothing and accessories, Assistance League® of the Bay Area offers Shop and Deliver for those who experience transportation limitations. Additionally, when emergencies arise, committee members will also respond by going to Target and purchasing items needed to replace […]
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