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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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March Snack Attack Pack Assembly Generates 900 Meals
Chapter members collaborate with Assisteens® of the Bay Area from August through May to package 900 meals delivered to three school districts after assembly is complete. Students in Deer Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Texas City ISD receive Snack Attack Packs if district personnel determine they are facing food insufficiencies and need a nutritional […]
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Assisteens and Chapter Members Label Over 700 Books Donated by Barnes and Noble Holiday Shoppers
Assisteens® Hollis Templer, Diego Barrera, and Lauren Barrera helped President-Elect Linda Byrd (left) and other chapter members label over 670 books donated by Barnes & Noble shoppers during the annual holiday book drive. The books will be gifted to children and teens over the next few weeks.
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Exxon/Mobil Volunteer Involvement Program Provides $10,000 to Assistance League of the Bay Area
The ExxonMobil Volunteer Involvement Program awarded Assistance League® of the Bay Area $10,000.00 due to the efforts of three members – Lisa Delhomme (pictured), Sandra Kelver, and Mary Vaughn. Employees and their spouses, including retirees, are eligible to volunteer for nonprofits and, based on the number of hours, allocate up to $2,000 per year to […]
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City of League City Issues Proclamation Declaring May 20, 2024 as Assistance League of the Bay Area Day
What an honor to receive a proclamation from the City Of League City Government acknowledging Assistance League® of the Bay Area’s accomplishments over the last 30 years! Mayor Nick Long (center) presented the proclamation to President Rebecca Saavedra (right) and President-Elect Linda Byrd (left), highlighting our upcoming May annual meeting, May 20, 2024, as Assistance […]
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Assistance League Founder Anne Banning’s Focus on Youth Serving During National Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is celebrated annually in March to honor the contributions of women in history and contemporary society. Anne Banning was a prominent member of a group of ladies in Los Angeles who did local charitable work in the 1890s. In 1906, Mrs. Banning organized a relief unit called Assistance League® in response to […]
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Salute National Nutrition Month
Assisteens® of the Bay Area are proud to work with the chapter through the Snack Attack Pack initiative, assembling items to distribute to students in Deer Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Texas City ISD dealing with food insufficiency, volunteering, and donating items to the Clear Lake Food Pantry and Interfaith Caring Ministries and helping […]
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