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Texas City ISD Receives Hygiene Kits and Books from Chapter
On Thursday, February 13, 2020, Texas City ISD, one of Assistance League® of the Bay Area’s newest partnerships, received the remaining hygiene kits from Operation School Bell® as this philanthropic program, the organization’s largest, has concluded for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Additionally, 500 books were donated for students, as a part of the chapter’s participation […]
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Annual Fundraising Event – Mamma Mia! The Party – a Spectacular Success
On Saturday, February 8, 2020, Assistance League® of the Bay Area hosted its annual fundraising event, Mamma Mia! The Party at Lakewood Yacht Club. An incredible amount of planning and flawless execution by the committee members, made this evening a memorable one. As attendees arrived at Lakewood Yacht Club, they had an opportunity to mix […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Receives Donation from Bay Oaks Country Club
Assistance League® of the Bay Area was honored to be one of three nonprofits to be a recipient of Bay Oaks Country Club Gift of Giving Membership Drive. On February 6, 2020, representatives from the chapter received $1,100. Pictured left to right, front row: Kathy Tamer, Brooks Cima, Lisa Holbrook, Sarah Foulds, Kathleen Courville, and Stephen Morris, Bay Oaks CC […]
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Assisteens Create Party Kits for Young Students through Birthday in a Box
Another favorite philanthropic program is Birthday in a Box. Party kits to at-risk students at Clear Creek ISD’s League City and McWhirter Elementary, along with a small gift and handwritten card, are provided every month to celebrate the students who have birthdays during that timeframe.
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Assisteens Assemble Adoption Kits for League City Pets Alive Shelter
On the fourth Sunday of every month, September through May, Assisteens® gather to work on their independently-managed philanthropic programs, requiring assembly. This past Sunday, February 23, dedicated teens worked on creating adoption kits for cats and dogs, waiting for their ‘fur’-ever home at the League City Pets Alive shelter, through Cause for Paws. Teens who are at […]
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Assisteens Put the Heart in Heartis
Assisteens® – Thomas Jennische, Ally Mark, Kate Mark, Abby Luo, and Blake Jeanis – put the heart in Heartis. Notes for Folks, an independently-managed philanthropic program, provides birthday and celebratory cards for the residents in the memory care unit at Heartis Senior Living – Clear Lake. Thomas Jennische is the teen leader of this philanthropic program.
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Assisteens Spread Valentine Cheer
Assisteens® spread Valentine cheer by helping children at Bay Area Turning Point craft cards as part of Project FAMILY. Project FAMILY (Friendly, Fun + Academic + Mentorship + Interaction + Life + Yes) is an independently-managed philanthropic program where the teens spend one Saturday a month with the shelter’s youngest residents. One hour is spent on tutoring […]
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Through Operation Support Our Schools Philanthropic Program, Students Receive Donated Dental Care
Through Operation Support Our Schools, one of our members, Dr. Cindy Castille, provides services to students who are referred through Communities In Schools – Bay Area Student Support Specialists. From September through December 2019, Communities In Schools – Bay Area students have received $5163.00 in donated dental care.
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Operation Support Our Schools Conducts Winter Bulk Food Buy
Wednesday, January 29, 2020, members of the Operation Support Our Schools Committee descended upon Sam’s Club to buy food for the campuses they serve in Clear Creek and Dickinson Independent School Districts. Our liaisons work one-on-one with the Communities In Schools’ Student Support Specialists in 22 schools to provide nutritional support, eye exams, lice kits, […]
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Assisteens Volunteer at League City Pets Alive
Cause for Paws is a philanthropic program where Assisteens® of the Bay Area assemble adoption kits after their monthly meetings. These kits are delivered to League City Pets Alive, where they are provided to new pet owners. Additionally, teen members who are at least 16 years of age may volunteer at the shelter. Snuggling with […]
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