Day of the Child

Day of the Child is a holiday that stresses the importance of literacy among children no matter where they come from. It connects kids and their families to the…

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iJava Dining for Dollars!

iJava Cafe on Curtner in San Jose generously donated 20% of everyone’s bill to Assistance League of San Jose after our April 20 Dining for Dollars fundraiser. Members enjoyed…

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Dinner Delivery to Family Supportive Housing

Dinner is ready! Once a month volunteers make home-cooked dinners for the residents of Family Supportive Housing. Entrees, salads, side dishes and desserts are delivered to be warmed up…

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Readers are Leaders Thank You!

We have only satisfied customers at Readers are Leaders….We read every month to 2nd and 3rd graders in 52 classrooms in the San Jose area. We get lots and…

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Supplying Toiletries for the Homeless

In August 2020, we initiated a toiletry kit program which fulfilled a need by CityTeam San Jose. We deliver 70-100 kits a month, shopping and preparing kits for CityTeam…

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Bingo!

We assist residents in playing Bingo at the A Grace Sub Acute & Skilled Care residence while providing interaction and socialization. Prizes we provide are icing on the cake!…

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CityTeam Food Packing

AL of San Jose helps CityTeam San Jose three times a month to pack canned and dried goods to those families in need. We fill between 2-3 containers holding…

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History of Assist-a-Shelter

We are particularly proud of our Assist-A-Shelter program. Assistance and donations are made to Family Supportive Housing, CityTeam San Jose and Parisi House on a regular basis.

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Readers Are Leaders – from Dinosaurs to Worms

In April our Readers Are Leaders volunteers read “Carl and the Meaning of Life” written and illustrated by Deborah Freedman and “Dinosaur Lady” by Linda Skeers, illustrated by Marta…

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Cookies for Family Supportive Housing

Cookies and more cookies! We deliver over 40 dozen homemade cookies every month to Family Supportive Housing for after school snacks and desserts. Looking for an excuse to bake? To…

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