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Assisteens of the Bay Area Support the Chapter by Working at the Award-winning Resale Shop
Throughout the year Assisteens® of the Bay Area support the chapter by volunteering on Saturdays at the award-winning Resale Shop. Tasks include helping with the processing of donated items, and various tasks on the sales floor. The adults who work with the teens continually extol their great work ethic and cheerful attitudes. During the summertime, […]
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Clear Lake Food Pantry Appreciates Assisteens of the Bay Area’s Volunteerism
Over the summer, Assisteens® could participate in the Clear Lake Food Pantry’s food distribution days, each Monday and Thursday, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Assisteens were assigned key volunteer roles as they helped pull items from inventory to serve the families who were in need of supplemental groceries. Basic Kneads, the auxiliary’s philanthropic program that addresses […]
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Chapter’s Largest Philanthropic Program, Operation School Bell, Begins New Year
The chapter’s largest philanthropy, Operation School Bell®, served families on Wednesday, August 23rd, at the JCPenney Pasadena store. Students referred by authorized campus personnel select school clothing and accessories to start the year with fashion confidence. Volunteers were excited to serve and two young women were proud of their selections. The Operation School Bell timeframe […]
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Snack Attack Packs Philanthropic Program Kicks Off New Year of Service
Snack Attack Packs, now a standalone philanthropic program, launched for the 2023-2024 school year on Sunday, August 13th. Chapter members were joined by eighteen Assisteens®, where 900 snack bags were assembled for delivery to three school districts. Deer Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Texas City ISD employees distribute them to students facing food insecurity […]
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Save the Date for Chapter’s Holiday Extravaganza, Glitz & Glamour
Save the Date! Assistance League® of the Bay Area’s Holiday Extravaganza, Glitz and Glamour, will premier on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, with a sneak peek of spectacular holiday treasures from our award-winning resale shop. From 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., be among the first to select that special gift or purchase an item to celebrate the […]
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Ready for Work Philanthropic Program Launches for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
Assistance League® provides interview and job-appropriate clothing to individuals who have been referred by The Bridge Over Troubled Waters in Pasadena, United Way of Greater Houston Bay Area, Family Promise of Clear Creek, and Workforce Solutions Clear Lake through the chapter’s Ready for Work philanthropic program. This philanthropic program offers an opportunity for men and […]
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Assisteens Collaborate with Chapter on Snack Attack Packs
Eighteen Assisteens® joined chapter members on Sunday, August 13th, for their collaborative project, Snack Attack Packs, where 900 snack bags were assembled for delivery to three school districts. Deer Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Texas City ISD employees distribute them to students facing food insecurity or insufficiency. Assemblies occur monthly from August through May […]
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Help with Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Teacher Welcome Bags
On Tuesday, August 8th, Assisteens® volunteered with the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce as they prepared 375 welcome bags for the 57th New Teachers Luncheon. This event recognizes all those beginning their first year teaching in Clear Creek ISD. The welcome bags are filled with numerous items to kickstart their classroom experience successfully. Assisteens […]
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Assisteens Move Hygiene Kits for Distribution to Stores through Operation School Bell Support
The chapter’s largest philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®, collaborates with Assisteens® to help prepare the hygiene kits each student receives, who participates in the program. Five joined the committee chairs on Monday, August 7th, to move the kits into volunteers’ cars for delivery to the stores where the events will occur. Although the heat was […]
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Assisteens Approved New Philanthropic Program, Crafted with Care
On Sunday, July 23rd, Assisteens® of the Bay Area held a special membership meeting where they voted to approve a new philanthropic program, Crafted with Care. The program will offer the children who reside at Bay Area Turning Point and The Bridge Over Troubled Waters packets of crafts and games. The majority of the work […]
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