Impact Stories

Food Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that one of every five children in America today does not have consistent access to adequate food. “Food insecurity–the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe food–exists in 17.2 million households in America, 3.9 million of them with children.” (http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america). Children are given nutritious breakfasts and lunches […]

Indianapolis – Operation School Bell®

Connie Pollom joined the Assistance League in 2003, and once she witnessed the impact Operation School Bell had on the kids, “I fell head over heels. We get so much satisfaction from seeing the smiles on the children’s faces; it just lights up your world.” Dawn Williams can attest to that. The 31-year-old Indianapolis mother […]

Diablo Valley – Welcome Home Baby Bags

One of Assistance League of Diablo Valley’s ten philanthropic programs, Community Programs, includes Baby Bags, a project where member volunteers stuff onesies, diapers, wipes, teething rings, “chewies,” books, and a toy into literally hundreds of baby bags with assembly line precision. These much appreciated bundles then go to Aspiranet, whose staff members distribute them to […]

Hats Make a Difference

Cindy Briggs is a fighter. “I found out I had cancer in February of 2012,” Briggs said. “I had ovarian and uterine cancer.” She had surgery immediately after her diagnosis, and learned once she recovered, she would have to follow up with chemotherapy treatments. “Almost immediately, your hair starts to fall out,” said Briggs. “As someone who’s […]

Rancho San Dieguito – Preschool Literacy Event

While supplies lasted, preschoolers, who have a library card and attend the Preschool Literacy Event on Oct. 24 at the Encinitas County Library, received a book bag and a special T-shirt to commemorate the day.  This congratulates them for their involvement in the library’s audacious goal:  in 2015, 1,000 preschoolers will read 1,00 books before […]

Yuma – Caps for Kids: Alaska Woman Knits Her Way into Hearts of Many

Prison officials in Alaska in an Eagle River correctional facility might think of her as the Mad Hatter. But one thing is certain: no one has to tell Nancy Aberly to tend to her knitting. She does that quite well. Not only did she once furnish the Eagle River prisoners with yarn and tools for […]