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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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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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