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I Can See Clearly Now
In observance of Healthy Vision Month 2020, Assistance League of the Bay Area would like to recognize and thank Dr. Thomas J. Thomas, O.D., from Nasa Vision Center for his service to the community. Assistance League has had a steadfast relationship with Nasa Vision Center, dating back to when it was owned by Dr. Melissa […]
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Dr. Smith Receives HOPE Award from Assistance League of the Bay Area
Assistance League of the Bay Area recently bestowed their annual Stuart M. Williams HOPE award on Dr. Greg Smith, CCISD Superintendent, at the organization’s Annual Meeting. The HOPE award, which stands for Heroes of Positive Endeavors, is presented to a nonmember, company or group for their significant contribution to the Assistance League of the Bay […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Celebrates Resale Shop’s 10th Anniversary
On May 19, 2010, Assistance League® of the Bay Area members took a leap of faith and reopened their resale shop, the original one destroyed by Hurricane Ike. Ten years later, the shop has won numerous awards as ‘Best’, generated over $1.5 million in sales, and is ready to reopen its doors very soon, with […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Receives $2,500 from Friendswood Sam’s Club
Assistance League of the Bay Area would like to acknowledge Sam’s Club Friendswood for their contribution of $2,500. This donation is designated for the philanthropic program, Operation Support Our Schools, a partnership with Communities In Schools – Bay Area. One element of this program is providing nutritional snacks to students on twenty campuses and two clusters in […]
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Chapter Receives over $3,300 as ClubCorp Charity Classic Nonprofit Designee
In September 2019, Assistance League® of the Bay Area was designated as one of three nonprofit beneficiaries for the Bay Oaks Country Club’s annual ClubCorp Charity Classic, one of the world’s largest golf and dining charity events hosted by ClubCorp and their private clubs in the community. This event took place on September 13 – […]
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Albemarle Foundation Donates Additional $2,500 to Chapter
As a member agency, Assistance League® of the Bay Area is blessed to receive quarterly donations from the Albemarle Foundation. As a result of COVID-19, the foundation gifted the chapter an additional $2500.00, allowing us to reach vulnerable populations during this time.
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Celebrates National Volunteer Week
“Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject, and your verb agree to serve. You don’t have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Receives ‘Best of the Bay’ for 4th Consecutive Year
A huge thanks to the voters for selecting Assistance League of the Bay Area® as Bay Area Houston Magazine’s Best of the Bay Resale Shop. This designation marks the chapter’s fourth consecutive year of winning this coveted honor. The organization is deeply appreciative of the media support we receive from this publication. Mary Alys Cherry, Bay Group Media […]
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Lunar Rendezvous Festival Gifts Assistance League of the Bay Area $5,000
Assistance League of the Bay Area® is honored to have received $5,000 from the Lunar Rendezvous Festival’s Distribution of Funds. The money received will go to the chapter’s largest philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®. Since 2007, the festival has gifted our chapter over $37,000.
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Kohl’s Baybrook, League City, and Pasadena Stores Contribute $59,680 to Operation School Bell
Operation School Bell®, Assistance League® of the Bay Area’s largest philanthropic program, provided clothing to a record-breaking 3,237 students during the fall of 2019. This accomplishment would not have been possible without the Kohl’s partnership. Receiving discounts on gift card purchases, along with the ability to earn and spend Kohl’s cash at our three stores, Kohl’s Baybrook, […]
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