Literacy Programs

09

Mar

St. Louis – Works with Eagle Scout on Little Libraries Project

All kids who live around six Ritenour elementary schools now have new libraries to visit. Eagle scout Elijah Edwards worked with the Assistance League of St. Louis to bring self-contained little houses containing books to several neighborhoods. Edwards is a Parkway South High School senior who built a Little Community Library as his Eagle Scout […]

08

Mar

Chaves County – Promotes Literacy

To promote literacy for children in Chaves County, Assistance League Chaves County joined in Assistance League ACTION! Week in honor of national founder Anne Banning’s February birthday. Locally, each K-8 student scheduled for Operation School Bell® appointments on February 23 at the chapter house at 2601 N. Aspen in Roswell received new school clothes, personal […]

28

Feb

Downey – Gives Books Away for ACTION! Week

The Second Tyme Around Thrift Shoppe in Downtown Downey will be giving away books Saturday for children in grades TK-6. The giveaway is sponsored by Assistance League of Downey in an effort to support and promote children’s literacy. Families can receive the books from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The store is located at 11026 […]

22

Feb

Montgomery County – Raises Over $5,000 for Literacy during Assistance League ACTION! Week

In Montgomery County, Assistance League in ACTION! Week is all about putting more books into the hands of children in order to improve literacy.  Assistance League Montgomery County kicked off the week with a Literacy Luncheon that raised over $5,000. for school children in Montgomery County. The audience at the luncheon was treated to a […]