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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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Assistance League of the Bay Area’s Ready for Work Serves Eighteen Clients and Establishes New Partnership
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in the Greater Houston area for July was 4.8%. Recovery from the pandemic is happening, but not as quickly for those still seeking jobs. For those seeking employment, the stress can be great as financial commitments mount at an increasing rate. Through Assistance League […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Provides Shopping Opportunity for 1700 Students
In partnership with the JCPenney Baybrook, League City, and Pasadena stores, Assistance League of the Bay Area®‘s signature program, Operation School Bell®, allowed 1700 students to shop and select school-appropriate clothes, undergarments, and shoes. They also received a hygiene kit with shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, a toothbrush, and for older students, deodorant. The next phase of […]
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Moody Methodist Church – Permanent Endowment Fund Recognized for Support of Operation School Bell
At the chapter’s September Kick-Off Meeting and Luncheon, Moody Methodist Church – Permanent Endowment Fund was recognized for its continued financial support of the organization’s largest philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®. Since 2018 they have donated $215,000, allowing us to clothe more students. Pictured, left to right: Sandra Kelver, Vice President Resource Development, Ann Halligan, […]
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