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Assistance League’s Operation School Bell Provides Items to Student Who Experienced a House Fire
Although the chapter’s largest philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®, is on pause until January, catastrophic situations are addressed. Stephanie Hornung, Communities In Schools – Bay Area Student Support Specialist at Space Center Intermediate, received clothing for a 7th-grade student whose family lost everything in a house fire.
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Donates Items to Help Our Military Endure (HOME) for the Holiday Season
Since reopening from the pandemic closure in June, our award-winning resale shop has been the recipient of a plethora of donations from the community. Judy Stapp-Hollis, who oversees the Books Department, needed to make room for the holiday merchandise. She contacted HOME – Help Our Military Endure, which sends care packages to active United States […]
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Dooley Tackaberry Gifts Chapter $10,000 for Operation School Bell
Dooley Tackaberry, Inc., located in Deer Park, Texas, recently awarded Assistance League® of the Bay Area, a $10,000 grant. Receipt of these funds will allow the chapter to continue their service to Deer Park and La Porte ISD students through the Operation School Bell® philanthropic program. Previously, donations from the company came anonymously through their […]
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Rotary of Galveston Gifts Assistance League of the Bay Area a $1,500 Grant
The Rotary Club of Galveston’s Galveston Rotary Foundation recently presented a grant for $1,500 to Assistance League® of the Bay Area to help with the Operation School Bell® initiative. Presenting the check on behalf of the Rotary Club of Galveston are from left, Club Executive Secretary, Ulli Budelmann and Club President, Mike Guarino. Accepting on […]
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Weddings by Debbie Donates 88 Prom Ballgowns to Assistance League of the Bay Area
Thank you Weddings by Debbie, who donated 88 prom gowns to our chapter. As a result of the effects of COVID-19, they discontinued proving prom services. They found us via search engine optimization and we are #givingthanks. Along with Operation Cinderella Chairman, Jayne Dannecker and Vice Chairman Melanie Lovuola, pictured is Jennifer, the Assistant Manager.
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Andrews Foundations Gift Chapter $2,000 for Operation Support Our Schools
Assistance League® of the Bay Area is grateful for the Andrews Foundation and their support of our philanthropic program, Operation Support Our Schools. As a result of their funding, we are able to provide items to students who are a part of Communities In Schools Bay Area. A significant area of support is providing nutritional […]
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Award-Winning Cookbooks Celebrate the End of an Era
In 1996, members of Assistance League® of the Bay Area voted to create and publish its first cookbook, Settings on the Dock of the Bay. The cookbook was three years in development as recipes were collected, tested, tasted, and rated, all while members hosted luncheons and dinner parties to narrow down selections. Settings on the […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Receives $1,500 from Frost Bank Clear Lake
Assistance League® of the Bay Area is #givingthanks for Frost Bank Clear Lake and their continued generosity to our chapter. As a result of their latest donation, we have received $8,800 since 2014.
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Deliver Cards to HeartIs Clear Lake
Assisteens® continue to support their philanthropic program, Notes for Folks, with Heartis Senior Living. Members of the auxiliary design and create birthday and celebration cards for the residents in the memory care unit to enjoy. More so than ever, during this unprecedented time, acknowledging special milestones is vital to someone’s emotional well-being. Assisteens are excited […]
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Assisteens Donate Numerous Fleece Blankets to Bay Area Turning Point
Assisteens® donated over ~60 fleece blankets to Bay Area Turning Point as part of their Project Snuggle philanthropy. These blankets have been made by both individual members as well as groups during our philanthropy times. They will be distributed to children & teens who come into the shelter as well as those in the off-site […]
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