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May
Diablo Valley – Assisteens Reach Out to Isolated Community Members
Established in 1977, Assisteens®, an auxiliary of Assistance League of Diablo Valley, accepts applications from tweens and teens entering grades 7-12 in the fall of each year. These energetic game changers commit to a minimum of 35 volunteer hours per year. Activities include philanthropic community service programs, fundraising, monthly meetings and special events. As a result, […]
May
Bellingham – Supporting Care Center Residents
Our Assistance League Care Center Support committee is writing cards to Care Center residents in Whatcom County who need a little moral support during this lonely time. We are writing to tell them that they are not forgotten and we value them and all the work that they have done during their lives to build this community. […]
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Apr
Coppell – Helping Families During COVID Crisis
Assistance League Coppell delivered Gift Cards to CISD Administration Office to support Coppell families in need of groceries during this time. We are fulfilling the Vision of Assistance League Coppell “Essential needs are met in our community and families flourish.”
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Apr
Bellingham – Makes COVID-19 Masks
What do you do when your volunteer-driven nonprofit organization has to close its Thrift & Gift Shop and shutter most of its philanthropic programs? You start making face masks for medical and social care workers! Assistance League Bellingham member volunteer, Joani Carrington, busily working at home to create face masks for Whatcom Unified Command. Photo […]
18
Apr
Wichita – Members Making Masks
An organization that is always striving to help others is doing what they do best to help meet a great need. Assistance League of Wichita members had to close their thrift shop, and many of their community efforts are idle, but their crafty hands are sure busy. “When what we are used to gets taken […]
Apr
Diablo Valley – Telecare Program
Who said that talking on the phone has become a lost art? Lonely at Home? Since 1971, Assistance League of Diablo Valley’s TeleCare member volunteers have been making reassurance phone calls to the homebound, people of all ages, male and female, Monday through Friday. If the current “Shelter-in-Place” policy due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic […]
