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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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100 Women Who Care Designate Assisteens of the Bay Area as Nonprofit Beneficiary
At the last quarterly meeting of 100 Women Who Care – Clear Lake Bay Area, Chairman Daniel Monks and Vice Chairman Philanthropic Programs Divya Sashital presented to those in attendance. As a result of their presentation, the auxiliary was awarded $4,800. Assisteens thank 100 Women Who Care for selecting the auxiliary as its beneficiary for […]
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Assistance League’s Operation Support Our Schools Assembles Items for Distribution
The Operation Support Our Schools philanthropic program continues to meet needs at specific campuses in Harris County as a result of the receipt of a grant from the United Way of Greater Houston Disaster Relief efforts. Committee members shopped for the necessary items, and then assembled hygiene supplies, non perishable food, and cleaning materials. These […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Visits Bay Colony Elementary Bringing Books
On Thursday, February 22, four members of the Operation Support Our Schools Committee traveled to Bay Colony Elementary in Dickinson ISD to offer books to students in the lower grades through Assistance League®‘s Legacy of Literacy initiative. Two hundred sixty (260) pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st Grade students selected 404 books. Not only were the Bay […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Continues Assistance League Legacy of Literacy
Assistance League® of the Bay Area continues Assistance League®‘s Legacy of Literacy initiative, made possible by the generous donation of books by the Kohl’s Baybrook Store. The mission of Assistance League Legacy of Literacy is to place new or gently-used books in the hands of students. On Thursday, February 15, members of the Operation Support […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Facilitates Donation of Drums to Clear View High School
Through a partnership between Sesame Workshop and Remo Drumheads, Assistance League of the Bay Area was pleased to facilitate a donation to Clear View High School. Chapter leadership identified a need at the campus during Sesame Workshop’s Hugs for Houston Tour in November, and as a result, drums and percussion shakers were delivered to the school prior to the […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Expands Assault Survivor Kit Program
Assistance League® of the Bay Area recently expanded its philanthropic program, Assault Survivor Kits®, to include a partnership with UTMB Health in Galveston. The kits include scrubs, underwear, and sports bras provided to women who enter the hospital for treatment as a result of sexual assault or domestic violence. Personal belongings are retained as evidence and the […]
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