Written by Carol Barry “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead The dedicated volunteers of Assistance League of Greater Placer ARE ROCK STARS! They accept positions of leadership, fill up committees, liaison with county agencies, organize fund … More EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE
Written by Carol Barry “Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” ~ Howard Zinn Approximately one year ago, several Assistance League® of Greater Placer members put their heads together regarding a NEW IDEA for helping others in our Greater Placer communities. “How is that possible?”, you may ask. “Our chapter … More REACHING OUT TO HELP OTHERS
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 . . .
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!
Posted on February 3, 2018 by AL Greater-Placer Nuggets Written by Betsy Katz and Gayle Gullans “Education is the key to success in many career pathways, and Assistance League of Greater Placer is committed to providing opportunities for students from alternative high schools to continue their education.” Program Chairman, Betsy Katz. Chairman … More SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS for Students!
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
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
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!
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!
Written by Julie Sage & Janet Wheatley, 2016-17 Chairman The words printed on the appreciation award state: “You never know what light you might spark in others by your kindness”. Jan Krug Linda Dorety As the school year … More Tutor Volunteers Add Spark to Education!
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