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Assistance League of the Bay Area Recognizes National Nutrition Month
When it comes to proper nutrition, every bite counts. National Nutrition Month focuses on making the right food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits. Assistance League® of the Bay Area continues to support students who may face food insecurity by providing nonperishable items to students through the chapter’s philanthropic programs, Operation Support […]
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City of Dickinson Issues Proclamation Declaring February 27, 2024 as Assistance League of the Bay Area Day
The chapter thanks the City of Dickinson for issuing a proclamation declaring February 27, 2024, as Assistance League® of the Bay Area Day in celebration of our 30th anniversary, May 19, 2024. Mayor Sean Skipworth presents the proclamation to President Rebecca Saavedra (left) and President-Elect Linda Byrd (right).
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Operation Cinderella 2024 Season is Underway
Our chapter’s Cinderella season is underway at the Clear Creek ISD Learner Support Center, which has temporarily been transformed into a stylish boutique with ballgowns, jewelry, shoes, handbags, and corsages for our young women to select for that all-important rite of passage. Twin sisters found the perfect combination of complementary style and color to attend […]
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Bay Area Houston Alumnae Chapter – Delta Sigma Theta Emphasize Service to Area Nonprofits
Assistance League® of the Bay Area is grateful to have established a connection with the Bay Area Houston Alumnae Chapter-Delta Sigma Theta Sorority a few years ago. They have generously supported two of our philanthropic initiatives – Assault Survivor Kits® and Operation Cinderella. Moreover, every year, they volunteer en masse at our renowned Resale Shop […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Hosts Multiple Ball of the Wild Events Beginning in 1989
We have been looking back at our philanthropic programs in the last few weeks and celebrating their growth and evolution over the past thirty years. Now, we are shifting our focus to reminisce about the beginnings of funding initiatives and looking at our present-day activities. The original idea was straightforward: to organize an annual fundraising […]
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Ready for Work Client Purchases Job-Specific Attire at Local Discount Department Store
The Ready for Work philanthropic program serves individuals re-entering the workforce or preparing for an incoming interview. Some clients come to the award-winning resale shop to select items. Others who have specific job attire requirements meet a committee member at a local department store and make their selections. Both the volunteer and recipient look happy […]
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Assistance League Brightens Valentines Day for Communities In Schools Students
Assistance League® of the Bay Area supports students who participate in Communities In Schools – Bay Area at campuses located within the Clear Creek ISD and Dickinson ISD boundaries. Chapter volunteers, referred to as Campus Liaisons, work closely with the CIS-Bay Area Student Support Specialists to provide the necessary items, so students can succeed in […]
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Attend Grand Opening of The Bridge for Kids
Assisteens® of the Bay Area offers its heartiest congratulations to The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, as they continue to enhance their service to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault by adding The Bridge for Kids to their campus. Assisteens feel privileged to work with them in two of the auxiliary’s philanthropic programs, Crafted with […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Congratulates Program Partner on New Facility
Congratulations to The Bridge Over Troubled Waters as it hosted its grand opening of the newest campus building, The Bridge for Kids. Both the chapter, through the Assault Survivor Kits® and Ready for Work philanthropic programs, and the auxiliary, Assisteens® of the Bay Area through the Crafted with Care and Project Snuggle philanthropic programs, values […]
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Member Ann Hammond Recognized with the Prestigious Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award
First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the Governor’s Volunteer Awards, announced the recipients of the 40th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards. These awards, presented in conjunction with OneStar Foundation, honor the exemplary service of individuals, groups, and organizations that have made a significant contribution to Texas communities through service and volunteering in the past year. […]
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