• Advocacy for Homelessness – in Olympia!

    on 03/01/2019

    On February 28, 2019, chapter members: Sarah Anderson, Kelly Weyer, and Marlene Vacknitz traveled to our state’s capital to be part of the discussion about homelessness in Washington State. It was eye-opening learning more about the issues and awesome to meet so many homelessness advocates in our area.

  • National Take Action! Week project – Children’s StoryTime

    on 03/01/2019

    Assistance League of the Eastside hosted its first Children’s StoryTime on Wednesday, February 27! Many thanks to those who partnered with us….

    Redmond Police Department – Sergeant J. Beard, Public Engagement Coordinator Andrea Wolf-Buck, and Volunteer Coordinator Aggie Dennehy

    Lake Washingon School District – Superintendent Jane Stavem

    Reading with Rover – Ailynn Collins & Lady Rose, Annemarie Kaighin & Steemer, and Kelly Weyer & Hank

    Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village

    Trader Joe’s – Redmond

    -Chrissy Brackett

  • We WON we WON!

    on 03/01/2019

    Assistance League of the Eastside was awarded the Lake Washington PTSA Council Community Outreach Award at their Founders’ Day Luncheon on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Sahalee Country Club. We are thrilled to have received this award! Thank you for this honor!

    -Marlene Vacknitz, 2018-19 President

  • ALE in the Reporter!

    on 02/27/2019

    On Monday, February 18th we had an online article published in the Bellevue, Redmond and Kirkland Reporter about our organization. In case you missed it, check it out online.

  • 2018 Top Rated Great NonProfits!

    on 10/23/2018

    We have been honored with one of the first Top-Rated Awards of 2018 from GreatNonprofits! We appreciate all of your contributions! https://greatnonprofits.org/org/assistance-league-of-the-eastside

    Congratulations! Assistance League of the Eastside has earned a spot on the 2018 Top Rated List! Your community has shared their inspiring stories about your work. We congratulate you on all of your accomplishments.

    -Diane Davis, Strategic Planning VP

  • BBB Finalist for Torch Award!

    on 10/23/2018

    The Assistance League® of the Eastside has been selected as a finalist for the BBB 2018 Torch Awards Charity of the year!

    We are honored to be included with other charities that demonstrate a commitment to ethics, integrity and building trust in the marketplace.

    Winner will be selected mid-November.

    -Mahrukh Motafram, President Elect