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Community Outreach Philanthropic Program Partners with Barnes & Noble
Assistance League of the Bay Area’s Community Outreach philanthropic program recently partnered with Barnes & Noble to provide award-winning children’s books for classrooms and libraries in Title I schools in the Clear Creek, Dickinson, and La Porte Independent School Districts as well as the Mosbacher Odyssey Academy in League City and Galveston Island. Books purchased […]
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Settings: Sunrise to Sunset Cookbook Celebrates 10th Anniversary
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the chapter’s second cookbook publication, Settings: Sunrise to Sunset, Assistance League of the Bay Area donated 4,000 cookbooks to the Clear Creek Independent School District that were distributed to faculty members across the forty-four campuses during Teacher Appreciation Week, during the second week of May. Fourteen individuals spent 3 1/2 hours […]
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Community Outreach Philanthropy Sponsors Teacher Innovative Grants through Clear Creek and La Porte Education Foundations
Assistance League of the Bay Area has had a stellar year. An upscale Resale Shop, teeming with donated clothing, accessories, and home goods, has led to a record year in sales. This year’s Ball of the Wild 2017 gala was wildly successful due to the generosity of our community, sponsors, and members. Our chapter has […]
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Resale Shop Celebrates 7th Birthday!
Assistance League of the Bay Area’s 7th Resale Shop Birthday Bash Celebration was a huge success. There were two door prizes available and both were donated by The Little Pink Bag. Our customers were thrilled with the Mariana necklace won by Courtney Spritz and the Mariana bracelet won by Tea Hughes. As the fiscal year draws […]
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Chapter Participates in Clear Creek Intermediate Career Fair
On Tuesday, May 23, chapter members provided support during the Clear Creek Intermediate Career Fair. Priscilla Munoz, Communities In Schools-Bay Area Campus Coordinator, organized the event. Several people presented information about their professions to the students. Ellen Lancaster was among the group of speakers. Other members who helped support Priscilla Munoz were Cathy Miller-Thornton, Cookie […]
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Deserving Members Receive Awards at May Annual Meeting
At the May annual meeting, held on the 15th at Bay Oaks Country Club, three awards were presented to deserving individuals for their contributions to the chapter throughout the year, and in one example, over the course of several years. Gail Ashby, Beverly Braden, and Brooks Cima are this year’s recipients of the A.B.C.D. Award. […]
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Ball of the Wild Gala Offers Adventure and Excitement
Assistance League of the Bay Area promises an adventurous and exciting Ball of the Wild, the chapter’s 2017 annual fundraising event. The dinner and auction will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the South Shore Harbor Resort and Conference Center. Tickets are $125 per person and include dinner and live musical entertainment by the […]
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Albemarle Foundation Announces Assistance League as Member Agency
Assistance League is excited to announce that the Albemarle Corporation‘s Foundation has designated our chapter as a member agency. Monetary support totals $14,000 per year for our philanthropic programs. We look forward to an enriched and rewarding relationship not only today, but far into the future. We invite you to read more about the foundation’s […]
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Frost Bank Contributes to Assistance League
Assistance League of the Bay Area was awarded $1,500 from Frost Bank. The partnership was established in 2014 and continues today. With the most recent donation, Frost Bank has contributed $4,300 over the last three years. The monies have been designated towards the league’s largest philanthropy, Operation School Bell®, allowing the chapter to clothe 86 […]
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