Category: Volunteer

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE® OF GREATER PLACER FUNDS COME FROM . . .

September 10, 2021

Written by Carol Barry “Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.”       Sherry Anderson It’s no secret that our 100% volunteer nonprofit Thrift Shop supports many Placer County community needs in a HUGE way.  But perhaps not everyone realizes that the Assistance League Thrift Shop in Auburn, CA, our primary fund-raiser, involves … More ASSISTANCE LEAGUE® OF GREATER PLACER FUNDS COME FROM . . .

THRIFT SHOP REVIVAL!

February 14, 2021

Written by Carol Barry “For every challenge encountered, there is opportunity for growth.” – Unknown So many local businesses have not weathered the restrictions and protocols of the pandemic.  Empty storefronts and For Lease signs are now visible in most shopping centers, downtowns and old towns.  While we shelter in place in fear for our … More THRIFT SHOP REVIVAL!

Teamwork!

May 13, 2020

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Al Greater-Placer Nugget Written By Carol Barry “Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” Ryunosuke Satoro A lot has been said about the magic of teamwork. Nowhere is magic more evident than in our Assistance League of Greater Placer Thrift Shop. Sherri Ewoldt and Sharon Roloff … More Teamwork!

BINGO BONANZA!

March 3, 2018

Posted on March 3, 2018 by AL Greater-Placer Nuggets       Written by Julie Sage     Come have FUN and play BINGO!  The game where balls fly around in machines and players dab their cards with free daubers. If you’ve been before, you know it is a BLAST; if you haven’t, it’s time to see what you’ve been … More BINGO BONANZA!

YEAR ROUND CHEER

January 6, 2018

Posted on January 6, 2018 by AL Greater-Placer Nugget Julie and Santa ‘Barbara’        Written by Julie Sage During November and December, marketing solicitations filled my mailbox. On TV, the radio, in the newspaper, and on street corners, I was inundated with pleas for monetary and material contributions.  All were organizations and vendors who … More YEAR ROUND CHEER

ALGreaterPlacer-Nuggets Transforming Lives – Strengthening Community

December 2, 2017

FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE Posted on December 2, 2017 by AL Greater-Placer Nuggets   Written by Julie Sage They come shopping with a sense of optimism and purpose in fulfilling their needs.  Customers at our Assistance League Thrift Shop oftentimes share their shopping requests with our volunteer staff.  For me, it is always interesting working … More ALGreaterPlacer-Nuggets Transforming Lives – Strengthening Community

BIG CITY ELECTRICITY!

November 4, 2017

Posted on November 4, 2017 by AL Greater Placer Nuggets    Written & Compiled by Julie Sage I grew up in Colusa, California, population 3600. Taking a trip to “the City” meant        SAN FRANCISCO (a long two-hour car ride).  It was always exciting to stay in the Chancellor Hotel and walk over … More BIG CITY ELECTRICITY!

A TREASURED GEM!

October 7, 2017

Posted on October 7, 2017 by AL Greater Placer Nuggets   Written and compiled by Julie Sage We have been blessed with having the same “sparkling” volunteer for 30 YEARS as our “Jewelry Lady”.  BERTIE CAIN gives her time and energies to keeping our Assistance League Thrift Shop’s jewelry cases full, with priced attractive gems to … More A TREASURED GEM!