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Jun

Bend – Book Distribution

Assistance League of Bend distributed 392 new books at the Tower Theatre’s free screening of the film, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, on May 12. The event benefitted students from Elk Meadow Elementary, a Title 1 school in Bend. The students were able to select age-appropriate books based on their grade level. The outreach was […]

Jun

ST. LOUIS – LOVE AND LITERACY

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF ST. LOUIS CELEBRATES TWO STORIES OF LOVE & LITERACY February is the month we associate with valentines and love. Assistance League of St. Louis also celebrates LITERACY in February. Literacy and the love of reading have a year-round priority in all our programs. The rose symbolizes love, and the ROSE (Raise Our […]

Jun

Greater Wilmington – You Gotta Have HeART

When Howe PreK learned they were about to receive a $1,000 “You Gotta Have HeART!” award as part of Assistance League of Greater Wilmington’s spring AL ACTION! project, Principal Leigh Ann Lampley was ecstatic. Howe, which opened last year, did not have an art program yet, but they were about to develop one. “These funds […]

Jun

Bend – Cinderella’s Closet

Making Dreams Come True Assistance League of Bend’s Cinderella’s Closet was open Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout prom season (April 5 – May 6) so students could shop for their favorite dress. The “boutique” is set up in the chapter house year-round, but only opens during Prom and Homecoming seasons. Over 90 high school students throughout […]

Jun

the Columbia Pacific – Home & Chef Tour

Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific held its 14th Annual “Home & Chef Tour” fundraiser on April 15, 2023. This year’s tour “Astoria River View” featured 5 beautiful homes all with fantastic views of the mighty Columbia River.  Each home also featured a local restaurant chef who served up tasty treats.  This much-loved community event […]

Jun

Northern Virginia – New Member Orientation

We are thrilled to report that we have recruited 15 new members since September.  As a relatively small chapter, adding that many members to our previous base of about 50 members is phenomenal and bodes well for our hopes to expand our efforts.  During National Volunteer month in April, nine of our new members attended […]