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Operation Cinderella Continues Making Prom Dreams Come True
Every young person deserves to feel like royalty on their prom night, and that’s precisely what Operation Cinderella is all about! This magical initiative ensures that prom dreams aren’t just wishful thinking. With a stunning ballgown and matching accessories, Assistance League® of the Bay Area lets our clients step out in style for that unforgettable […]
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City of Galveston Issues Proclamation Recognizing Assistance League of the Bay Area
The City of Galveston issued a proclamation declaring May 20, 2024, as Assistance League® of the Bay Area Day to celebrate the chapter’s 30th anniversary, May 19, 2024. Council Member District 4 Michael Bouvier presents the proclamation to President Rebecca Saavedra (left) and President-Elect Linda Byrd (right).
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Reflections on First Cookbook, Settings on the Dock of the Bay
In 1996, Assistance League® of the Bay Area embarked on a culinary journey, culminating in the publication of their inaugural cookbook, Settings on the Dock of the Bay. Over three years, a dedicated team gathered, refined, and perfected various recipes through community luncheons and dinner parties, ultimately curating a selection that captured the region’s essence. […]
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Chapter Receives $1,000 from The Bucknell Charitable Trust
The Bucknell Charitable Trust awarded Assistance League® of the Bay Area $1,000.00. Receipt of these funds will allow the chapter to allocate additional financial resources to where the need is greatest.
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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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