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Cause for Paws Support Companion Animal Adoption
During the year, after membership meetings adjourn, Assisteens® assemble pet adoption kits for companion animals who are housed at the League City Animal Care and Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA in San Leon. The completed kits are delivered to the shelters and given to families when they select the dog or cat they will take home.
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Create Fleece Blankets for Children at Designated Shelters
Project Snuggle is a philanthropic program where Assisteens® create fleece blankets that are provided to the youngest who temporarily reside at the Bay Area Turning Point shelter or The Bridge Over Troubled Waters shelters. After monthly membership meetings, a group will collaborate on completing blankets. Additionally, blanket kits can be checked out and completed at […]
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Philanthropic Program Birthday in a Box in Partnership with Communities In Schools – Bay Area
Birthday in a Box is a philanthropic program that provides students who are part of Communities In Schools – Bay Area at two campuses in the Clear Creek Independent School District and two campuses in Dickinson Independent School District with the items necessary to celebrate their birthday, along with a small gift and handwritten card. […]
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October Membership Meeting Features 100 Women Who Care Program Speaker
The national organization has a shared mission, vision, and core values. Assisteens® of the Bay Area spend a great amount of time focused on those core values – CLEAR – which represents C – Commitment, L- Leadership, E – Ethics, A-Accountability, and R – Respect. This year, our auxiliary chairman, Thomas Jennische, introduced the idea […]
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Snack Attack Packs Assembled and Delivered to Three School Districts
Twenty Assisteens® gathered alongside chapter members to assemble 750 Snack Attack Packs on Sunday, October 16th. After the assembly is completed, the packages are equally divided and delivered to district representatives in Deer Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Texas City ISD. Recipients are students who are faced with food scarcity.
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Assistance League Volunteers Thought of as the Justice League
Through the philanthropic program, Operation Support Our Schools, one component is working with Communities In Schools – Bay Area Student Support Specialists at various campuses in Clear Creek ISD and Dickinson ISD. . Recently the vice chair of the committee received the following message: “I have a student who refers to the Assistance League® as […]
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Ready for Work Recipient Receives Clothing for New Job
Nicole Alan, referred to the chapter through the Ready for Work program by United Way of Greater Houston, selected clothing that would align with her new professional status as processing personnel security clearances. Additionally, Nicole has been through a very successful weight-loss journey and needed updates to her wardrobe. Assistance League® of the Bay Area […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Featured Spotlight Table to Promote Holiday Extravaganza Season
Assistance League® of the Bay Area attended the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s October membership meeting at the Lakewood Yacht Club. The chapter was one of the Spotlight Tables, offering a spectacular display of items available at the Home for the Holidays Extravaganza. The Extravaganza season is from Tuesday, November 8, through Saturday, December […]
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Operation Cinderella Committee Begins Planning for Prom Season
Assistance League® of the Bay Area’s Operation Cinderella team met with 13 school representatives from various high schools at the Clear Creek ISD Learner Support Center to kickstart planning. Everyone enjoyed the boutique tour as the room was reorganized to visualize the girls’ experiences. Gracias to Chuy’s for providing chips and dips!
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Monument Chemical Chooses Assistance League of the Bay Area as Community Impact Drive Recipient
Monument Chemical hosted its annual community impact drive, focusing on ending domestic violence. Assistance League® of the Bay Area was the recipient of the items collected from the drive, including children’s books and hygiene items. Pictured left to right: Gloria O’Bannion (Monument Chemical), Marie Keener (Chapter President), Melanie Lovuola (Chapter Vice President Philanthropic Programs), and […]
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