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Newest Philanthropic Program, Crafted with Care, Provides Surprise Treats for Children at Local Shelters
Assisteens®, who participated in the organization’s newest philanthropic program, Crafted with Care, after the membership meeting, enjoyed creating celebratory headpieces for children to wear for St. Patrick’s Day. Children, ages 4-10, who reside at the Bay Area Turning Point shelter and The Bridge Over Troubled Waters receive these surprise treats monthly.
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Birthday-in-a-Box Provides Opportunity for At-Risk Elementary-Aged Students to Celebrate
Do you remember the excitement and anticipation as your birthday neared each year? The celebration with friends, opening presents, and blowing out the candles on your cake? Can you imagine there may be children who may not get that experience? Neither can we! Each month after the membership meeting adjourns, Assisteens® of the Bay Area […]
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Weegatta Served as Alternate Fundraiser in the Chapter’s Early Years
During the membership meeting held on March 27, 1989, Sharon Dillard presented the board’s recommendation to alternate the Ball of the Wild annual event with a Weegatta. The Weegatta would be similar to a Regatta but with tiny boats that could be purchased for a small fee. The motion was unanimously passed, and the fundraising […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Celebrates Women’s History Month
Assistance League® of the Bay Area celebrates Women’s History Month by acknowledging the contributions of two women to significant events in history and contemporary society. Anne Banning left, and Ada Edwards Laughlin, right, our organization’s founders, believed in the power of the individual to be a difference-maker.
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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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