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Operation School Bell, Signature Philanthropic Program Since 1989
Operation School Bell® is the signature philanthropic program of the chapter and the national organization. Since its inception as a guild in 1989, Assistance League® of the Bay Area has served students by providing them with new school clothes and necessary accessories. Initially, the program partnerships began with Clear Creek ISD, Dickinson ISD, and Friendswood […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Receives $100,000 in Grant Monies Since June 2023
Assistance League® of the Bay Area has received over $100,000 in grant money this fiscal year. The committee would like to thank our donors for their unwavering commitment and support. Albemarle Corporation Andrews Foundation The Boeing Company Employees Community Fund Bucknell Charitable Trust CenterPoint Energy Dooley Tackaberry, Inc. Haldor Topsoe The Albert & Ethel Herzstein […]
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Kids U Philanthropic Program Served Children and Teens through Summer Learning Opportunities
The Kids U philanthropic program was one of the three initial projects implemented by Assistance League® of the Bay Area, which was a guild of Assistance League® of Houston, in 1989. Initially, chapter members and later, Assisteens volunteered with the program offered by the University of Houston-Clear Lake every summer. The program aimed to strengthen […]
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January Designated as National Mentoring Month
Children and teens can feel empowered, encouraged, and understood through mentorship. Mentors help them find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive in life. Assistance League® of the Bay Area offers mentoring opportunities through its philanthropic program, Operation Support Our Schools and in partnership with Communities In Schools – Bay Area.
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Hands On History at Armand Bayou Nature Center was a Huge Hit with Volunteers and Students
One of the favorite philanthropic activities of Assistance League® of the Bay Area was Hands On History. Fourth and fifth-grade students studying Texas History and reading “Sarah, Plain, and Tall” were allowed to visit the Armand Bayou Nature Center. During the visit, they toured the woodshop, the Farmhouse Kitchen, the spinning wheel, and the garden. […]
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Assisteens Love Working at the Resale Shop and Supporting the Chapter
Assisteens® provide support to the chapter’s award-winning resale shop by working shifts on Saturdays and Fridays during summer and school holiday breaks. They are a valuable asset in the processing area, where they assist with sorting donations, researching online pricing, placing items on the sales floor, and storing items for future display. Additionally, they aid […]
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Assisteens Provide Fleece Blankets to Philanthropic Program Partners
Throughout the summer, after membership meetings and via their work at home, Assisteens® craft soft and cuddly fleece blankets delivered to two philanthropic program partners, Bay Area Turning Point Shelter and The Bridge Over Trouble Waters, throughout the year. The blankets are given to young children who enter the shelter, often under traumatic circumstances. Since […]
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Respond to Community Volunteer Requests
Many organizations in the Bay Area often request additional volunteers from Assisteens® to help make their events successful. Some recent opportunities include ushering for the Seabrook Rotary’s Shopping for Clothes initiative, Greater Houston Bay Area Chorus Christmas Concert Season, Brookwood Elementary PTA’s Jingle Bear Run, University Baptist Church’s Fall Festival, Clear Lake Intermediate PTA’s Fall […]
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Assisteens Support Companion Animal Adoptions through Cause for Paws Program
Assisteens® of the Bay Area assemble and deliver pet adoption kits to the League City Animal Care shelter and Bay Area Pet Adoptions in San Leon throughout the school year, immediately after a membership meeting. The kits contain items to help adoptive families with start-up toys and other basic items. Additionally, Assisteens may choose to […]
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December’s Snack Attack Pack Assembly Provided 900 Meals to Students
On Sunday, December 10th, chapter members and Assisteens® assembled 900 Snack Attack Packs for distribution to authorized personnel at Deer Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Texas City ISD. Each Snack Attack Pack contains a microwaveable meal, a sweet and salty snack, and a nutritional drink. These packages are distributed to students who struggle with […]
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