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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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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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