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Ball High School Students Issue Thanks for Ready for School Shopping Experience
Sometimes, we assist others with the belief that we’ve made a positive impact. Other times, however, we have tangible proof of our influence. Bay Area Service League members were deeply touched to receive handwritten notes from students at Galveston Independent School District’s Ball High School. They had the opportunity to shop for clothing and accessories […]
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Operation Support Our Schools Philanthropic Program Offers Help To At-Risk Students
Carole Perry serves as a Campus Liaison for the Bay Area Service League’s Operation Support Our Schools initiative, where she delivers a variety of snacks to McAdams Junior High in the Dickinson Independent School District. In partnership with Communities In Schools – Bay Area, we support twenty-four campuses where dedicated Student Support Specialists assist students […]
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Bay Area Service League’s Ready for School Shop & Deliver Option is Back in Action!
Bay Area Service League’s Ready for School initiative is excited to announce that its Shop & Deliver option is back in action! The process begins with volunteers visiting a local Target store to select clothing and accessories based on the students’ requests. Next, other volunteers step in to deliver these carefully selected items. Finally, students […]
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Bay Area Service League Resale Shop Sign Debuts
Over fifteen years ago, our organization made a pivotal decision about the location of our award-winning resale shop, thanks to the wise counsel of three gentlemen who encouraged us to secure this spot. Their advice proved invaluable and turned out to be an outstanding real estate choice for us. While our location, exceptional merchandise, and […]
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Literacy for Life Philanthropic Program Highlighted at Clear Lake United Methodist’s Trunk or Treat
Bay Area Service Teens Lexi Murphy and Jasmine Ross, along with league members Roxann Zamora and Terry Overcash, took part in the Clear Lake United Methodist Church’s annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 25th. In an effort to promote the league’s new philanthropic initiative, Literacy for Life, the young trick-or-treaters not only filled […]
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Congratulations to Bay Area Service Teens Meeting High-Level Volunteer Hour Thresholds
Congratulations to fourteen Bay Area Service Teens who have earned the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award for the 2024-2025 year. Although the program has been discontinued due to federal funding allocations, our organization felt it was important to honor those individuals who met the criteria for this achievement. Recipients receive Bronze, Silver, or Gold recognition […]
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Basic Kneads Philanthropic Program’s Largest Component is Collaboration with Bay Area Service League
On Sunday, October 12th, Bay Area Service Teens teamed up with Bay Area Service League to assemble 1,130 Snack Attack Packs for students battling food insecurity at various campuses in Deer Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Texas City ISD. These packs serve as a nutritional supplement outside of regular school hours. Though our volunteer […]
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Notes for Folks Philanthropic Program Offers Intergenerational Connection
Notes for Folks is a philanthropic program that connects teenagers with senior citizens. This intergenerational effort honors those who have paved the way for the many privileges and modern conveniences our Bay Area Service Teens enjoy today. During holidays and other special occasions, greetings and well-wishes are created and distributed to residents of the memory […]
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Local Area Shelters Focused on Healing from Abuse Receive Blankets for Youngest Residents
According to the latest data from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, nearly 1 in 2 women and more than 2 in 5 men in the United States have experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetime. This includes a range of abusive behaviors such as slapping, shoving, and pushing. Alarmingly, 1 in 4 […]
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Cause for Paws Philanthropic Program Helps New Pet Owners with Essential Items
Through the Cause for Paws philanthropic program, Bay Area Service Teens assemble pet adoption kits for new owners who choose their furry friend from the Bay Area Pet Adoptions in San Leon and the Pasadena Animal Shelter. These kits include five essential items tailored to the size and type of pet, whether a cat or […]
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