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Assistance League of the Bay Area Donates Books to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children in Galveston
Assistance League® of the Bay Area continues Assistance League®‘s Legacy of Literacy initiative by providing a set of the Tejas Reading List, consisting of 22 books in Spanish, as well as member-donated books in English to patients at the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children – Galveston. Pictured below, left to right: Katherine Jeschke, Donor Development Officer, Ann Marie […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Celebrates Kohl’s Department Store Partnership
In the summer of 2017, Assistance League® of the Bay Area transitioned to an all-retail model for its largest philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®. After careful research, the chapter entered into a partnership with Kohl’s Department Stores, specifically three store locations: Kohl’s Pasadena – Fairmont Store, Kohl’s Friendswood – Baybrook Store, and Kohl’s League City – Victory Lakes Store. Kohl’s […]
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Frost Bank Grants Total $5,800 to Assistance League of the Bay Area
Assistance League® of the Bay Area wishes to thank and acknowledge Frost Bank for their continued support of our largest philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®. Since 2014 they have gifted the chapter $5,800.00. Pictured left to right: Trisha Bradley, Erin McDonald, and Beverly Braden, Grants Chairma
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Lend a Hand for Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt
In addition to six independently-managed philanthropic programs as well as chapter initiatives, Assisteens® will participate in community service activities approved by the coordinator. For several years, Assisteens have helped assemble thousands of plastic Easter Eggs for the Pine Brook Neighborhood Association, filling them with fun surprises. They also assist the day of the event. What […]
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Assisteens Pay a Visit to HeartIs Clear Lake Senior Living Facility
Notes for Folks, an Assisteens® philanthropic program launched in 2016, allows the teens to connect with seniors who reside at the HeartIs Clear Lake Senior Living facility in the memory care unit. In addition to providing cards that recognize a birthday or other significant events, the teens work with them in helping to prepare the […]
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Award-Winning Resale Shop Reached and Surpassed $1 Million in Sales
In 2004, chapter members voted to open a resale shop, allowing the organization to broaden funding initiatives and with success, it would become the major source of revenue to finance the philanthropic programs. In 2005, doors were opened to the public at the first location in Seabrook. The chapter remained at that location for three […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area’s Operation Cinderella Makes Prom Dreams Come True
During late February and early March, 84 senior girls participated in Assistance League® of the Bay Area’s Operation Cinderella. The award-winning Resale Shop was transformed by a group of dedicated individuals, into a boutique filled with ballgowns and matching accessories of shoes, jewelry and purses. Personal shoppers assisted each customer, who were outfitted in head-to-toe […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Wraps Up Legacy of Literacy Initiative at Houston Camp Read S’More
Assistance League of the Bay Area wrapped up their efforts with Assistance League’s Legacy of Literacy initiative. President-Elect Sarah Foulds joins Enedina Jasso, Bay Area Project Manager, Literacy Advance of Houston Camp Read S’More. Legacy of Literacy launched on October 31, 2017 and concluded in mid-March, 2018. Participation in 13 events allowed over 1,000 students to be impacted. Approximately 1,960 books were distributed […]
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Assisteens Feature Program Speaker, Diane Overman, at March Meeting
In addition to electing officers and approving the 2018-2019 budget, Assisteens were treated to a program presented by Diane Overman, Overman College Consulting at the membership meeting on March 25. Topic: The Value of Volunteering for College Admissions and Scholarships and How to Best Present It
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Assisteens Elect 2018-2019 Leadership
Congratulations to the newly-elected officers and elective standing committee chairman! Sanjna Anand, Chairman-Elect Sharif Abouleish, Vice Chairman Membership Ally Boehning, Vice Chairman Philanthropic Programs Anna Micheletti, Vice Chairman Resource Development James Shepherd, Secretary Kit Matthews, Auxiliary Assistant Treasurer August Threatt, Marketing Chairman The current Chairman-Elect, Ally Mark will advance to the position of Chairman for […]
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