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February’s Crafted with Care Prepares St. Patrick’s Day Memento
Following membership meetings, members who have committed to the Crafted with Care initiative come together to create meaningful and personalized mementos for children living in the Bay Area Turning Point and The Bridge Over Troubled Waters shelters. These mementos are thoughtfully designed to reflect the themes of upcoming holidays or special celebrations. Once completed and […]
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Assisteens of the Bay Area Recognize National Nutrition Month Importance
Celebrating National Nutrition Month® and our Basic Kneads philanthropic program! Assisteens® of the Bay Area are proud to work with the chapter through the Snack Attack Pack initiative. They assemble items to distribute to students in Deer Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Texas City ISD dealing with food insufficiency. They also volunteer and donate […]
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Cause for Paws Provides Pet Adoption Kits for Small & Large Dogs and Kittens to Bay Area Pet Adoptions
Through the Cause for Paws philanthropic program, Assisteens® of the Bay Area create pet adoption kits for new owners who choose to welcome a furry companion from the Bay Area Pet Adoptions. Each assembled kit includes five essential items, selected based on the pet’s size—whether it’s a kitten, a small dog, or a large one. […]
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Chapter Supports National Nutrition Month through Two Philanthropic Programs
Proper nutrition is essential, and every bite matters. National Nutrition Month® emphasizes healthy food choices and the importance of establishing positive eating and physical activity habits. Assistance League® of the Bay Area continues to support students who may face food insecurity by providing nonperishable items to students through the chapter’s philanthropic programs, Operation Support Our […]
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Chapter Has Served 70 Senior Females for Operation Cinderella
Did you know fairy godmothers exist? In Assistance League® of the Bay Area, they do! Several young women have come to the Operation Cinderella Boutique at the Clear Creek ISD Learner Support Center to select a ballgown and matching accessories, including shoes, handbags, and jewelry. And unlike Cinderella, when the clock struck midnight, and her […]
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Steve & Elaine McGough Foundation Awards the Chapter $5,000 for Philanthropic Programs
Assistance League® of the Bay Area extends its gratitude to the Steve & Elaine McGough Foundation for the generous $5,000 donation to be utilized for the chapter’s philanthropic programs. We are humbled and honored to accept this financial support as we continue to work toward #selfworthandpossibilityforall. Assistance League members are Sandra Kelver and Lisa Holbrook, […]
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Ready for Work Committee Serves Clients Seeking Re-Entry into the Workforce
The Ready for Work team at Assistance League® of the Bay Area is thrilled to have helped clients find the perfect clothes and accessories for their upcoming jobs. Through referrals from community partners, this philanthropic program offers clients the chance to select interview-appropriate and job-ready wardrobe essentials. This support helps them feel confident, whether they […]
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Andrews Foundations Gifts Chapter $2,500
Thank you, Andrews Foundation, for your generous contribution to our philanthropic program, Operation Support Our Schools. A recent $2,500 grant will enable Assistance League® of the Bay Area to continue its support of Nasa Vision Center, which provides eye examinations and prescription eyeglasses to students who are served by Communities In Schools – Bay Area […]
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Deer Park ISD Representatives Accept Snack Attack Pack Delivery
Deer Park ISD district representatives smiled when they received this month’s Snack Attack Pack assembly, which included 430 meals. Adult volunteers shop for the food —a microwaveable meal, a salty and sweet snack, and a drink —and deliver it to the chapter’s award-winning resale shop for assembly. Once packaged, it is loaded into a designated […]
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Adults and Assisteens Collaborate to Address Food Scarcity for Students
Chapter members were joined by eighteen Assisteens® for their collaborative project, Snack Attack Packs, where 1,080 snack bags were assembled for delivery to three school districts on Sunday, February 9th. Deer Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Texas City ISD employees distribute them to students facing food insecurity or insufficiency. Assemblies occur monthly from August […]
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