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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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Assisteens of the Bay Area Participate in Tree Planting
Exploration Green, a planned nature park, in the Clear Lake area, relies on community volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks, as this park transitions from proposal to reality. One task, requiring willing hands and a considerable amount of labor, is the tree plantings. Recently, four Assisteens® assisted with these efforts. Covered from head-to-toe […]
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Provide Goody Bags to Bay Area Turning Point Residents
Before the week of holiday celebrations, Assisteens® of the Bay Area delivered 40 goody bags to Bay Area Turning Point. Assisteens are partners with the shelter for two of their five independently-managed philanthropic programs. Project FAMILY allows the Assisteens to spend time with children. One hour is spent on tutoring and academics, and the second […]
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Philanthropic Programs Showcased
Assistance League® of the Bay Area was thrilled to welcome visitors to our new philanthropic programs’ space at CCISD’s Learner Support Center. On Friday, December 13, the district formally introduced its space to community leaders, partners, and parents. After remarks by Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Greg Smith, and Board of Trustees’ President, Dr. Laura DuPont, […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Featured on Great Day Houston
Assistance League® of the Bay Area had the opportunity to attend KHOU Great Day Houston’s program on Monday, December 16, and promote our upcoming Mamma Mia! The Party, the chapter’s annual fundraising event. Marketing Chairman Sharon Guzzino coordinated today’s trip into Houston, along with Event Chairman Marie Keener, and Vice Chairman Jayne Dannecker. Vice President Resource […]
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Spread Cheer at Bauerschlag Elementary PTA’s Breakfast with Santa
In addition to their independently-managed philanthropic programs and the work they do with the chapter, Assisteens® also volunteer in the community upon request. On Saturday, December 7, a group helped out with Bauerschlag Elementary School PTA’s Breakfast with Santa. Ho! Ho! Ho!
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