Strangulation Seminar
The Forensic Services Unit of the Antelope Valley Hospital is presenting a special seminar, “Non-Fatal Strangulation: What Our Community Should Know,” on Thursday, Feb. 18…
ALAV Donates Holiday Gifts for Foster Youth
Here’s a very nice “thank you” note we received from Rachel Telles, Charitable Giving Coordinator for the Department of Children and Family Services in Palmdale: “On behalf of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the children we serve, sincere thanks are being extended for your generous donation of 202 gifts for the annual December 9, 2015 Foster Youth Holiday event for our youth in foster care placement. Also, for all of your helping hands…
Forensics Speaker Event Draws Outstanding Crowd
A message from Mary Hier, President of Assistance League Antelope Valley, after attending the special Forensics Speaker event sponsored by ALAV on Dec. 10:
Toys for the Holidays
Assistance League Antelope Valley is proud to contribute toys for children served by the Department of Children and Family Services this holiday season. ALAV is donating 200 presents to children ages 2 months to 15 years. These photos are just a sampling! Interested in helping? Join us for the wrapping party, 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Chapter House.
This Week: Operation School Bell!
ALAV has donated $25,000 to 250 students from Eastside Union School District (250 students each receiving $100 Target gift cards) for school supplies and clothing. This is happening this week, from Monday through Thursday, Nov. 19. On the first night, the majority of the students along with their parents were buying winter clothing. All of them were very appreciative and said thank you. In the photo, from left: Valerie Copeland, Lois German and Sandi Murphy volunteer at the first night of Operation School Bell shopping.
Thanks to AV Christian Women’s Club for Winter Coats
The Antelope Valley Christian Women’s Club recently dropped off a donation of seven full bags of winter coats for the ALAV winter coat program. Our sincere thanks go out to the Christian Women’s Club!
Assemblyman Lackey Hosting Safety & Self-Defense Workshop
Assemblyman Tom Lackey is hosting a women’s safety and self-defense workshop Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center. Click here to download the flier.
Don’t Forget to Get Your Designer Showcase Tickets!
Here are a couple of our youngest models who will be participating in this Friday’s “Christmas Wonderland” Designer Showcase fundraiser: Stella Derryberry (daughter of Courtney Derryberry) and Raegan Rockey (granddaughter of Rose Rockey and daughter of Missy Rockey). We hope to see everyone there! If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, click here.
ALAV Sponsors Free Seminar for Forensic Services Unit
The Assistance League of Antelope Valley is proud to sponsor a free seminar on Dec. 10 for the Antelope Valley Hospital’s Forensic Services Unit. Click here for details.