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From Bridgeport – Communities In Schools to Operation Support Our Schools, Service In Place Almost-30 Years
In the early days of Bridgeport-Communities In Schools, Nayla Aneed called a meeting with Dr. Huey Barnett, Elizabeth Glenn, Joy Muniz, and Joy Smitherman at the brand-new Bay Oaks Country Club. They discussed helping struggling students assigned to in-school suspension due to their classroom behavior. The philanthropic program began with two campuses, Webster Intermediate and […]
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Operation Support Our Schools Provide Necessary Items to Keep Kids in School
Dedicated Campus Liaisons delivered their nonperishable food items to the Communities In Schools – Bay Area Student Support Specialists at Clear Creek High School right before the deluge of rains hit on Monday, January 22nd.
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Operation Cinderella Silhouette Showcases Making 2023 Prom Dreams Come True
Did you know Fairy Godmothers exist? Well, in Assistance League® of the Bay Area, they do! As the chapter prepares to launch its philanthropic program, Operation Cinderella, we take a moment to celebrate the rewards of the last prom season. The photo on display in the philanthropic program room, a space we are gifted at […]
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Just a Pretty Table: An Ode to Joy Raffle Tickets Now Available at Award-Winning Resale Shop
The Just a Pretty Table: An Ode to Joy committee announces three incredible raffle prizes, with tickets available at the chapter’s award-winning resale shop, beginning January 24, 2024, and continuing until Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Tickets will also be sold at the event on April 11th, until the time of the drawing. A single ticket […]
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Assault Survivor Kits Philanthropic Program Established New Partnership
Assistance League® of the Bay Area has launched a new philanthropic program partnership with Jerry Garcia, Harris County Constable Precinct 2’s office, providing Assault Survivor Kits® for distribution to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. The kits provide clothing and hygiene items whose clothing has been retained by law enforcement as evidence. Pictured, left […]
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Operation Cinderella, Established in 2006, Continues to Make Prom Dreams Come True
Through an established partnership with Communities In Schools – Bay Area, research began in August 2006 to implement a prom project component. Assistance League® members’ success inspired this idea in Clear View High School’s inaugural prom the previous year, where they decorated the gymnasium and provided dresses for some girls. After evaluating successful programs across […]
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The Albert and Ethyl Herstein Foundation Donates $2,000 to Chapter’s Largest Philanthropy
A new benefactor, the Albert and Ethyl Herstein Foundation, gifted the chapter $2,000.00 towards the largest philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®. This program shares its history with the organization, implemented in 1989 before a chapter and an auxiliary of Assistance League® of Houston. Over the last 35 years, Operation School Bell has served thousands of […]
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Snack Attack Packs Serve 900 Students Across Three School Districts Throughout School Year
Recognizing some students face food scarcity daily, Assistance League® of the Bay Area works towards eradicating that issue through the chapter’s Snack Attack Packs philanthropic program. From August to May, adult members and Assisteens assemble 900 bags containing a microwaveable meal, a sweet and salty snack, and a drink. These bags are then distributed to […]
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Next Propsective Members’ Social Scheduled for February 8th
It’s an exciting time to be a part of Assistance League® of the Bay Area! As we celebrate our 30th year as a chapter, we are grateful for the past and present members who have contributed to our success. We are proud of our philanthropic program partnerships and of the support of our benefactors and […]
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Andrews Foundation Gifts Chapter $2,000 Towards Operation Support Our Schools
As we mark the achievements of the first seven months of our fiscal year, Assistance League® of the Bay Area will recognize the grantors who have generously provided us with funds since June 2023. We are deeply thankful to the Andrews Foundation for their unwavering support of our philanthropic initiative, Operation Support Our Schools. Thanks […]
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