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Assisteens of the Bay Area 2023-2024 Officers Installed
The newly-elected officers of Assisteens® of the Bay Area were installed at the May meeting by Chairman Thomas Jennische. Centered around a movie theme, individuals’ titles reflected their position and responsibilities on the auxiliary board for the 2023-2024 year. Congratulations to: Chris Comin, Chairman – Producer Olivia Casas, Chairman-Elect – Director Joia Glover, Vice Chairman […]
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Assisteens Siblings Proud of Father Selected as a Member of Artemis 2 Astronaunt Crew
Assisteens® of the Bay Area adult leaders and members congratulate Maya and Joia Glover as their father, Victor, is one of the four astronauts chosen to fly to the moon on Artemis 2. Clockwise from top, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Hammock Koch are the four astronauts slated to crew the Artemis […]
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Support Companion Animals through Cause for Paws Program
After the April membership meeting, a group of Assisteens® worked on the pet adoption kits assembled for our partners, the League City Animal Care shelter and Bay Area Pet Adoptions. Donated cat and dog food was also brought to the meeting to provide to the auxiliary’s newest partner, Bay Area Pet Adoptions.
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February’s Program Speaker Highlights the Importance of Accountability
Our featured guest speaker at the February membership meeting was Arturo Sanchez, III, CCISD Board Trustee Vice President. Mr. Sanchez shared his remarks focusing on the fourth core value of Assistance League, Accountability. He emphasized the criticality of accountability in all areas of our lives. He reminded us of its importance to be infused in […]
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Ready for Work Recipients & Volunteers Mutually Enjoy Shopping Experience
Chapter members and Ready for Work recipients mutually enjoy the shopping experience when selecting items for an upcoming interview or job start. Individuals referred by our program partners come to our award-winning Resale Shop, where, along with a committee member, they choose clothes and accessories from our robust inventory that will enhance their confidence during […]
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Operation Cinderella Program Provides 132 Teens Prom Attire
Prom season is still underway, and Assistance League® of the Bay Area is thrilled to have provided 94 females and 38 males with the perfect outfit for this all-important rite of passage. Senior girls select a ballgown, and matching accessories, including jewelry, shoes, and a handbag. Senior boys are outfitted with a suit and shoes […]
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Dooley Tackaberry Gifts $5,000 to Assistance League of the Bay Area
Dooley Tackaberry, Inc., located in Deer Park, Texas, recently awarded Assistance League® of the Bay Area a $5,000 grant for the chapter’s largest philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®. Receipt of these funds will allow the chapter to enhance its service to Deer Park ISD and La Porte ISD students. Since 2013, we have collectively received […]
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Chapter Member Priscilla Magnuson Receives Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s Nonprofit Volunteer of the Year Award
The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its third annual Nonprofit Volunteer of the Year Award Breakfast on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the South Shore Harbour Country Club. Assistance League® of the Bay Area was one of the nonprofit chamber members who submitted a nominee. Nine were recognized for their efforts impacting the […]
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Clear Lake Lunar Rendezvous Festival Gifts Assistance League of the Bay Area $5,000
Assistance League® of the Bay Area is honored to be a $5,000 recipient of the Clear Lake Lunar Rendezvous Festival’s Distribution of Funds. Nonprofits like ours receive funds from the festival proceeds as the organization gives back through scholarships, service, and support. Pictured left to right: Jill Williams, LRF Advisory Board Vice Chairman; Wendy Drapela, […]
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Chapter Members and Assisteens Collaborate to Assemble 900 Snack Attack Pack Meals for Three School Districts
April’s Snack Attack Pack assembly brought together chapter members and Assisteens®, who collaboratively packaged 900 supplemental meals delivered to designated personnel in three school districts. Students in Deer Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Texas City ISD facing food scarcity receive these packs containing a microwaveable meal, a sweet and salty snack, and a drink.
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