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Sesame Workshop’s Hugs for Houston Gave Hope
Sesame Workshop, the New York-based non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street, brought its Hugs for Houston tour to this community and Assistance League of the Bay Area played host on Thursday, November 2 and Friday, November 3. Thousands of children were greeted by the lovable Elmo and Cookie Monster as they visited four campuses that […]
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Receives Heartwarming Thank You
Assistance League of the Bay Area values its partnerships tremendously. It is such an honor and pleasure to work with Communities In Schools – Bay Area through the Operation Support Our Schools philanthropic program. This partnership has been going strong since 1991 – 26 years and counting!
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Assistance League of the Bay Area Thanks Hurricane Harvey Donors
Assistance League of the Bay Area would like to thank all the individuals and institutions for their generous contributions to our chapter’s Hurricane Harvey Fund. Please take a moment to read the names of those who reached out to help our chapter assist families in need during this difficult time. With their support, our chapter […]
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Sesame Workshop Presents Hugs for Houston
Assistance League of the Bay Area will host Sesame Workshop and its Hugs for Houston tour. Sesame Workshop is the New York-based non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street. It will bring well-known characters Elmo and Grover to four local schools hard hit by Hurricane Harvey. These characters will be brought to life by Sesame Workshop […]
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Assistance League Cookbooks Featured at Hope Village’s Glitz and Glamour
Assistance League of the Bay Area recently participated in The Foundation For Hope Village Style Show Glitz and Glamour on October 19. Our cookbook committee, chaired by Yvonne Bish, provided 350 attendees a coupon to be redeemed at our award-winning Resale Shop as well as a Save the Date card for our upcoming Annual Fundraising […]
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Successful Completion of Assistance League® of the Bay Area’s Operation School Bell® Phase I
Over 135 individuals collectively worked 1,548 hours to provide 2314 students with school-appropriate clothing from August 21 through September 29 at three area Kohl’s Department Stores, located in Friendswood, League City, and Pasadena. Operation School Bell, the signature national program of Assistance League® was originated by Ruth Ann Montgomery, charter member of the Bakersfield chapter […]
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Resale Shop’s Holiday Extravaganza Scheduled for Mid-November
Mark your calendars for November 15 as the chapter’s award-winning shop will open and offer a vast array of decorative items, clothing, and furnishings, all appropriate for the upcoming holidays. The opportunity to shop in advance will be available again at the Holiday Extravaganza Preview Party. The evening prior, on November 14 from 4:00 to […]
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100 Women Who Care – Clear Lake Bay Area Donates $5,200
In August, chapter member Ellen Lancaster shared her personal story of struggle during her childhood and youth with 100 Women Who Care – Clear Lake Bay Area. Her testimonial was so compelling Assistance League of the Bay Area was the chosen recipient of the funds that each of their members contribute to the selected nonprofit. Pictured from left […]
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Dickinson and La Porte ISD 2nd & 3rd Grade Classrooms and Campus Libraries Receive Award-Winning Books
“One teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world.” Malala Yousafzia, United Nations Youth Assembly, July 12, 2013 As a result of expanded square footage in the resale shop, a highly successful Annual Fundraising Event, and an unprecedented number of grants received, Assistance League® of the Bay Area was able to give back […]
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Assistance League Gifts Clear Creek and Dickinson Teachers With Cookbook
Assistance League of the Bay Area recently participated in two district events that allowed them to gift new and returning teachers in Clear Creek and Dickinson Independent School Districts with the chapter’s second published cookbook, Settings From Sunrise to Sunset. This gift commemorates the 10th anniversary of the cookbook’s first printing. On August 10th, at […]
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