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Operation Support Our Schools Recipient Sends Heartfelt Thank You
Assistance League® of the Bay Area’s philanthropic program, Operation Support Our Schools, partners with Communities In Schools – Bay Area, providing a number of services to at-risk students attending Clear Creek and Dickinson ISD campuses. One of those services includes working with Nasa Vision Center, to fund eye exams and prescription glasses for students who […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Celebrates January’s National Mentoring Month Designation
Assistance League® of the Bay Area understands the importance of ensuring a new chapter member feels welcome and confident in their volunteer role. Individuals, who agree to be mentors, are paired up with a new member when they join the organization. Mentors work alongside them, helping them to onboard successfully. In addition to learning the […]
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Lunar Rendezvous Festival Princesses Donate Ball Gowns for Operation Cinderella
On Saturday, January 9, four Lunar Rendezvous Festival princesses delivered ball gown donations for the chapter’s philanthropic program, Operation Cinderella. The princesses provided these lovely dresses as a part of the festival court’s emphasis on community service. The Lunar Rendezvous Festival has had a long-standing relationship with Assistance League® of the Bay Area including their […]
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Chapter Launches Third Billboard Location
The chapter is thrilled to expand its billboard presence in our community! Recently, we launched another location on FM 646 .02 miles east of Highway 3, facing west. We thank Clear Channel Outdoor for their continued partnership.
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Chapter Celebrates Expansion with Re-Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting
Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently commemorated the Resale Shop’s expansion with a Re-Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting. The ribbon-cutting was held in conjunction with the Resale Shop’s Holiday shopping event, Tis the Season, that concluded on Saturday, December 19. Expansion efforts began in the fall of 2019 and concluded around the shop’s 10th […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Awarded $10,000 from Hamman Foundation
Assistance League® of the Bay Area was blessed to receive funds from the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation. As a result of a compelling grant narrative, the foundation awarded the chapter $10,000. These funds are designated for the chapter’s largest philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®.
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Supports Individuals Re-entering the Workforce through Ready for Work
Assistance League“® of the Bay Area provides interview and job-appropriate clothing to individuals who have been referred by the United Way of Greater Houston Bay Area THRIVE Center or The Bridge Over Troubled Waters facility in Pasadena through the philanthropic program, Ready for Work. Ready for Work offers an opportunity for men and women who […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Continues Providing Nutritional Snacks
The Operation Support Our Schools Committee has been working diligently with the Student Support Specialists from Communities In Schools – Bay Area to provide some holiday cheer for local students and families in need. Stephanie Hornung, the Student Support Specialist for Space Center Intermediate School, put together 20 food boxes for the families of her […]
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Assisteens Participate in Bay Area Turning Point’s Teen Residents’ Holiday Wish Lists
Assisteens® of the Bay Area were offered the opportunity to bring some Christmas cheer into the lives of the teens at Bay Area Turning Point. Assisteens selected items from wish lists provided by the shelter via a Sign-Up Genius link to ensure there were no duplications. The selected items were then delivered to the home […]
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Assisteens are an Integral Component of Resale Shop
In addition to independently managing their six philanthropic programs and volunteering for specific community projects, Assisteens® of the Bay Area are an integral component of the chapter’s award-winning Resale Shop. Each Saturday., Assisteens help out with a variety of tasks from greeting customers at the front door, to helping with our processing, or assisting a […]
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