Assistance League Operation School Bell Sends Our Volunteers Packing |
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Packing uniforms, that is! Working three days a week, our volunteers have enthusiastically filled nearly 2,000 uniform request orders placed by St. Louis area schools. New this year, we are filling uniform orders for middle schools and pre-school classrooms in elementary schools. We are so thankful to be able to provide students with a complete uniform package of three shirts, two pairs of pants, a fleece pullover, socks, underwear, hat and gloves, belt and a dental hygiene kit. AND a grade-appropriate book is also included. Phew! That's some serious packing! |
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"Tis the Season at Fantastic Finds |
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Our Assistance League volunteers are as busy as Santa's Elves turning our shop into a Christmas Wonderland. They are checking it twice as they stock the shelves with beautiful holiday home decorations, sweaters, dresses, shoes and purses perfect for your holiday gatherings. Check out our children's holiday outfits, and toys for the little ones, too!
Visit Fantastic Finds in the Bellerive Plaza Shopping Center in Creve Coeur, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.
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Let's Take a Trip Down Memory Lane to...
Gingerbread Village
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One of our community's and our volunteers' favorite fundraisers of the 1990s was Gingerbread Village. This magical winter wonderland, located in Chesterfield Mall, showcased gingerbread masterpieces created by chefs, bakers, men, women, and children, including many by our volunteers. These magnificent houses were auctioned off at a glamorous preview party. Then, much fun and awe ensued as the public toured our magical wonderland. Children were delighted by the trees, arts and craft table, story-time, and our talking Christmas tree, which mesmerized more than a few children and adults as well! This labor of love grew from raising $22,000 the first year to $77,000 ten years later!
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Catch Us If You Can! Members Join Walk/Run to Benefit the Community |
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Assistance League of St. Louis was proud to be the Charity of Choice for the 21st Annual Gumbo Flats Pumpkin Run! Many of our members, including our most beloved Books From Friends characters, joined the 5K/10K Walk/Run to benefit children and families in our community.
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Save the Date for Our Upcoming Events! |
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Shop the West County Center Barnes & Noble, November 1 to December 31, and contribute to Assistance League's literacy program at the same time! When purchasing a book between these dates, Barnes & Noble employees will ask if you want to donate a book(s) to Assistance League. Donated books are given to our Books from Friends program for their book festivals at local schools and agencies.
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Assistance League of St. Louis was honored to receive a check and matching funds totaling $7,125 from the 100 Women Who Care STL West organization. The money will fund our philanthropic programs benefiting children and adults in our community. Thanks to Polly Rutherford, an Assistance League and 100 Women Who Care member, for recommending Assistance League of St. Louis as a recipient. |
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