01
Dec
As the year comes to a close, our attention turns to the Holiday Season, and inevitably, to income taxes. The holidays are traditionally a time for gift giving and for increased assistance to the unfortunate. The chapters of Assistance League operate all year long with programs focused mostly on the children of our communities, those […]
30
Nov
Make A Difference Day 2015 Final Report
110 (92%) Chapters -82,140 Books Collected- -32,160 Recipient Organizations or Individuals- -18 Assisteens Auxiliaries- -2,562 Community Volunteers- -4,661 Member Volunteers-
10
Nov
Mid Missouri – Gives Program Funding to Lee Expressive Arts Elementary School
Links to Learning is a competitive program that provides funding for projects designed and implemented by Columbia Public School teachers. Teachers are invited to submit applications for funds that allow them to develop learning activities to extend and enrich the existing educational curriculum. An allocation committee comprised of members of Assistance League of Mid Missouri reviews […]
06
Nov
Kansas City – Far Exceeds Goal for Make A Difference Day
On October 24th, millions of volunteers across the nation were united with a common mission – to improve the lives of others. For 25 years, USA TODAY WEEKEND Magazine, in collaboration with Points of Light and the support of Newman’s Own, has sponsored Make A Difference Day, […]
02
Nov
Los Angeles – Bringing Live Theatre to Children for 87 Years
Entertaining Los Angeles’ Children for over 85 years Producing plays since 1929, Assistance League of Los Angeles Theatre for Children is the oldest children’s theatre in Southern California. The League’s award-winning Nine O’Clock Players Auxiliary performs two plays annually chosen from classic children’s literature with dancing, singing and special effects. The productions are offered to […]
01
Nov
Can you imagine never having a new pair of shoes, only attending school half of the time as you must share your clothes with a sibling or an entire family sharing one toothbrush? This is happening to 50% of the children in our country. Operation School Bell, the national program of Assistance League, strives to meet […]
