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Assisteens of the Bay Area Lend a Hand for Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt
In addition to six independently-managed philanthropic programs as well as chapter initiatives, Assisteens® will participate in community service activities approved by the coordinator. For several years, Assisteens have helped assemble thousands of plastic Easter Eggs for the Pine Brook Neighborhood Association, filling them with fun surprises. They also assist the day of the event. What […]
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Assisteens Pay a Visit to HeartIs Clear Lake Senior Living Facility
Notes for Folks, an Assisteens® philanthropic program launched in 2016, allows the teens to connect with seniors who reside at the HeartIs Clear Lake Senior Living facility in the memory care unit. In addition to providing cards that recognize a birthday or other significant events, the teens work with them in helping to prepare the […]
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Award-Winning Resale Shop Reached and Surpassed $1 Million in Sales
In 2004, chapter members voted to open a resale shop, allowing the organization to broaden funding initiatives and with success, it would become the major source of revenue to finance the philanthropic programs. In 2005, doors were opened to the public at the first location in Seabrook. The chapter remained at that location for three […]
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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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