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May
Southeastern Michigan – Raises $17,000 for Assault Survivor Kits
An American is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Overwhelmed by this tragic reality, the Assistance Leagueof Southeastern Michigan designated its 2017 Annual Fund campaign to support local sexual assault survivors. By providing practical resources and assuring survivors that someone cares, Assistance League hopes to reduce the stigma and shame […]
20
Mar
Santa Clarita – Awards Arts Grants to Elementary Schools
Sulphur Springs Elementary school students dance with the Power House dance team on stage during an assembly made possible by the Assistance League on Monday, March 20, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal Sulphur Springs Elementary students put their hands in the air during an assembly with Power House dance on Monday, March 20, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The [...]
20
Feb
Greater Placer – Shares Scholarship Success Stories
Five Heartwarming Scholarship Successes Assistance League of Greater Placer’s Scholarship Program was established in 2004. Graduating high school students from selected alternative education programs which participated in our Competencies for Independent Living Program were offered an opportunity to apply for a scholarship to a college or trade school. Laura Spitzer shares in an interview how […]
14
Dec
Tucson – Assisteens® Recognized as Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
In November, the Southern Arizona Fundraising Professionals awarded the Youth in Philanthropy Award to the Assisteens Auxiliary of Assistance League of Tucson. Senior Vice President Pat Joy nominated them for the award. Dr. Mary Thalgott is the Assisteens Coordinator. Jack Hadley is the Assisteens Chairman. Read the article on page 76 in the Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, November 2016 issue. […]
