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Galveston ISD Students Receive Additional Clothing Items from Operation School Bell
Members of the Operation School Bell committee traveled to Galveston on October 18. Galveston Independent School District students received polo shirts that were not available for purchase in specific colors and sizes required by a few of the campuses served through the program. Combing the deliveries to both Galveston ISD and Odyssey Academy, over 960 polo […]
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Operation School Bell Committee Delivers Items to Odyssey Academy Galveston Campus
Members of Assistance League® of the Bay Area’s Operation School Bell® committee traveled to Galveston on October 18. Odyssey Academy students received polo shirts. For the elementary students, over 362 pairs of underwear and 240 pairs of socks were supplied to the Galveston campus to help those younger in need of support. The donation of the […]
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Assisteens Participate in Clear Lake United Methodist Church’s Trunk or Treat
Assisteens® volunteers had a fun time at Clear Lake United Methodist Church’s annual Trunk or Treat event on Halloween evening. Children of all ages had the opportunity to select two books as well as receive some candy. The costumes were precious!
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Assisteens Enjoy Project FAMILY Philanthropic Program
Assisteens® volunteer once a month at Bay Area Turning Point through their independently-managed philanthropic program, Project FAMILY. One hour is spent on tutoring and academics, and the second hour is devoted to celebratory events for the young children who are residents at the shelter. On Saturday, October 5, Assisteens had a fun time making Halloween crafts, […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Raises Awareness of Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Awareness Month takes place every October. It evolved from a Day of Unity first observed in October 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect advocates for survivors of abuse across the nation, working to end violence against women and their children. As a result of our philanthropic […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Concludes Operation School Bell Phase I
The chapter was thrilled to serve 3,034 students, the highest number to date, through Operation School Bell®. This is Assistance League® of the Bay Area’s signature philanthropic program. These students were dressed over three weeks at area Kohl’s stores, and the Target store on Galveston Island. Students from Clear Creek, Deer Park, Dickinson, Friendswood, Galveston, La […]
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Yaga’s Children’s Fund Donates to Assistance League of the Bay Area
On September 24th, Assistance League® of the Bay Area was awarded a $1,700 grant from the Yaga’s Children’s Fund. The money will be utilized for the chapter’s largest philanthropic program, Operation School Bell®. Grants & Foundations Vice Chairman Sarah Foulds attended the distribution of funds event.
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HIGHER Up Texas Visits Assistance League of the Bay Area’s Award-Winning Resale Shop
It was a real treat to provide the opportunity for students from HIGHER Up Texas to visit the chapter’s award-winning Resale Shop in early September. Volunteers assisted the students in selecting professional clothing for potential interviews when they seek part-time job opportunities. In its inaugural year, 30 high school students from Dickinson ISD participate in […]
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The Albemarle Foundation Recognized for Ongoing Support
The Albemarle Foundation has been supporting Assistance League® of the Bay Area through donor gifts for the past four years. They have also helped as volunteers with two of our philanthropic programs, Operation School Bell® and Operation Cinderella. At the chapter’s September 23rd membership meeting, they were recognized for their 2018-2019 contributions of $25,750. Cumulatively since […]
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Operation Support Our Schools Hosts 1st Bulk Food Buy
The Operation Support Our Schools Committee met at Sam’s Club in Friendswood location for the first of their Food Buys for campuses who are served by Communities In Schools – Bay Area in Clear Creek and Dickinson ISDs. Student Support Specialists at each campus complete a food order of nonperishable nutritional and snack items. The Campus […]
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