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The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Receives 70 Assault Survivor Kits in September
In September, Assistance League® of the Bay Area delivered 70 Assault Survivor Kits® to program partner, The Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Betsy Stephens, far right, is joined by staff members at the shelter. Betsy serves as this year’s Assault Survivor Kits committee vice chair.
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Holiday Extravaganza Sneak Peek Scheduled for Tuesday, November 8th
Don’t Miss Out! Assistance League® of the Bay Area’s Holiday Extravaganza Sneak Preview is coming soon. Only 200 tickets will be available. Tickets can be purchased at the Resale Shop during normal business hours, from October 5th through November 5th. Tickets are $15.00 per person.
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Assisteens Support Partners Who Address Domestic Violence
According to the Huffington Post, the number of U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan and Iraq between 2001 and 2012 was 6,488. The number of women who were murdered by current or ex-male partners during that same time frame was 11,766. Assisteens® of the Bay Area partners with two shelters, The Bridge Over Troubled Waters and […]
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Notes for Folks Philanthropic Program Honors Senior Citizens
Heartis Senior Living residents receive birthday and celebratory cards designed and colored by Assisteens® of the Bay Area every month. Through the Notes for Folks program, those who live in the facility’s memory care unit receive greetings acknowledging milestones from our members. The auxiliary is committed to our senior population, especially those who may not […]
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Hold First Membership Meeting of the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year
One hundred twenty-six Assisteens® attended the first membership meeting of the year. Held on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church, attendees received updates from the teen auxiliary board. Plans call for program speakers for October, November, January, February, March, and April, spearheaded by Chairman Thomas Jennische. Vice Chairman Membership Joia […]
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Twenty-Two Assisteens Receive President’s Volunteer Service Award for 2021-2022
Twenty-two Assisteens® earned the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Depending on the recipient’s age, a specific number of hours are earned to achieve the Bronze, Silver, or Gold recognition. For Assisteens of the Bay Area, requirements include at least 50% of service hours must be accrued in Assisteens-approved activities, including […]
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Assisteens and Chapter Members Package 1500 Snack Attack Packs in August and September
In the spring of 2021, a new program was launched – Snack Attack Packs – a collaborative effort between the chapter and its auxiliary, Assisteens of the Bay Area®. First meeting the need in Texas City ISD, the program has expanded to Deer Park ISD and, most recently, La Porte ISD. In August and September, […]
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Chapter Recognizes the Albemarle Foundation for their Continued Support
The Albemarle Foundation’s Houston Bay Area Divison designated Assistance League of the Bay Area® as an agency in 2015. Employees have contributed to the foundation, and since our designation we have received $128,647, allowing us to serve and transform the lives of children and adults in our community. Pictured left to right: Sandra Kelver, Vice […]
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Operation Support Our Schools Serves Students in Five School Districts
Operation Support Our Schools is the chapter’s philanthropic program that addresses food insecurity, financial supplements, vision, and dental care, provides toiletry items for students, recognizes achievements such as perfect attendance and acts of kindness, and responds to emergency situations. Through a partnership with Communities In Schools Bay Area, students who attend campuses in Clear Creek […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Supports Those Victimized by Domestic Violence
The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year. Did you know every 9 seconds, a woman in the U.S. is beaten or assaulted by a current or ex-significant other? And 1 in 4 men are victims of some form of […]
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