Assisteens

Who Are We?

What You Need To Know About Assisteens^® of Covina Valley

The goals of participation in Assisteens are to develop a sense of community responsibility, self-reliance, personal responsibility, public speaking and leadership skills. This opportunity is open to young women and men in grades 7 to 12.

Assisteens raise money to fund ongoing philanthropic programs to benefit the community. Each Assisteens Auxiliary chooses their own programs and assists their chapter with their programs and fundraisers. Some examples of our current programs are Adopt-A-Bear, Hygiene Kits, Roman’s Chariots, holiday food baskets, partnering with various food banks for monthly donations and supporting Assistance League of Covina Valley with their programs and fundraising efforts, such as the Thrift Shop, the annual Christmas Tree Brunch and “Tee It Up Fore Kids” Golf Tournament. Our teens are continuously seeking programs and new ways to support their community.

WHEN WE MEET

We meet on the first Sunday of every month with some exceptions like Labor Day.

Since July 2024, We have provided:

400 Hygiene Kits to OSB

100 Travel-size Hygiene kits to Assault Survivor Kits

250 Bears Emanate Health Pediatric Unit

65 Bears to Assault Survivor Kits

OUR PROGRAMS

ADOPT-A-BEAR

For over 30 years, Adopt-A-Bear is one of our longest on-going programs. Bears are donated to local police and fire departments, as well as hospitals and to foster youth. They are also added ot our Assault Survivor Kits, which are given to individuals after a traumatic incident. These cuddly bears bring comfort during a difficult time. We fundraise each year with our Adopt-A-Bear Campaign.

ROMAN’S CHARIOTS

A program that is close to our hearts, because it was inspired by a story of a long-time member. Her grandson Roman was born with Gastroschisis. His intestines were on the outside of his body. They put them back in surgery 4 hours after he was born. But it took almost 2 years for his intestines to work. So, he lived on IV nutrition support. With Roman requiring ongoing IV support, it was nearly impossible to be able to stroll with him and take him away from his bed.

This inspired the wagon with an IV pole attached. This allows families to take their child outside on a walk with their IV needs intact. These wagons have been donated to hospitals all over Southern California for over 17 years.

….And Roman is all grown up, starting his senior year of high school.

This program is funded through the annual “Roman’s Chariot Spaghetti Dinner.” This is a wonderful event, where the Assisteens learn how to cook and prepare the food; plan and set up the event, serve the food and clean-up. They sell tickets that may be used for a dine in experience with raffle opportunities or meals can be picked-up to go.

HYGIENE KITS

Assisteens support our chapter programs: Operation School Bell^® and Assault Survivor Kits^® by providing hygiene kits. The hygiene kits for Operation School Bell include: a large bottle of Shampoo and Conditioner, brush/comb, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, nail clippers. They provide Assault Survivor Kits with a travel version, which includes travel pouch, travel size shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, soap, nail file and lip balm. If there is a need for hygiene kits and they have the funds, they are willing to provide to those in need. One way this program is funded is through our annual fall fundraiser.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Assisteens support our community partners, such as food shelters, Project 29:11, Shepherd’s Pantry, and local school districts’ health and wellness centers. They donate food and goods for their shelves, as well as holiday food baskets for families in need. They are continuing to find new partners and assist in supporting their needs. This program is supported by our fall fundraiser and generous donations throughout the year. Our Assisteens are encouraged to collect donations from family and friends for the monthly item(s) requested each month that are in high demand at Shepard’s pantry.

ASSISTEENS PROVIDE CHAPTER SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

SUPPORT OF PHILANTHROPIC CHAPTER PROGRAMS

Our Assisteens provide hygiene kits for Operation School Bell, which clothes children K-12. The hygiene kits are given to the families that dressed. Our chapter serves the Covina, West Covina, Charter Oak, Baldwin Park, Glendora and Azusa unified school districts. Recently added was the addition of providing travel sized hygiene kits for Assault Survivor Kits. Assault Survivor Kits is a philanthropic program that provides “wear-home” clothing and personal care items to children and adults of assault through our local hospitals.

THRIFT SHOP

Our Assisteens can work alongside our incredible membership in the Thrift Shop. Through working in the Thrift Shop our Assisteens gain skills that will help them in their future endeavors, such as retail experience, customer service, organization skills and more.

ANNUAL TEE IT UP FORE KIDS GOLF TOURNAMENT

The golf tournament is held at South Hills Country Club. The Assisteens provide support by selling raffle tickets after the round of golf and assisting chapter members where they are needed.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE BRUNCH

The annual Christmas Tree Brunch is the main fundraiser for the Chapter. It is held at the Disneyland^® Hotel with 1200 guests in attendance each year. There are tree and treasures opportunity drawings, a silent auction and live auction. Our Assisteens play a large part in the execution of this event the day of, by assisting members with set-up of trees and treasures, the silent auction and tables before the event. They sell tickets during the event and pull the winners. Our senior Assisteens are presented to the audience and their achievements are celebrated. For many of our Assisteens, the Brunch is one of their favorite things to do each year. Besides working the event, we support the chapter by donating several tree and treasures each year. We do ask that each Assisteen contribute a minimum of $50 in a monetary or product donation that goes with the tree and treasure theme.