It’s with great pride and a sense of shared accomplishment that we look back at 2017-18 for Assistance League Antelope Valley. Thanks to our board leaders, our volunteers, and our donors, partners and supporters, we were able to accomplish a great deal to improve the lives of children and families in our community. Here are just a few of the highlights from the past year: Operation School Bell: We provided an astounding 4,500 backpacks with school supplies for children who…

A special “thank you” to Cei Kratz for leading us the past two years. Your dedication and leadership are sincerely appreciated!

 Welcome to our new board of directors for 2018/2019! President: Dondra Arcidiacono 1st Vice President Strategic Planning: Susan Abrams Vice President Philanthropic Programs: Mary Courtney Vice President Membership: Rose Rockey Vice President Facilities: Sharon Kindig Vice President Resource Development: Fay Harrison-Bergier Secretary: Gaylin Schmitz Treasurer: Denise German

We had a request to purchase school supplies for the Palmdale School District Homeless Youth. This was approved and all the items have been purchased and delivered. Now it is time to put the school supplies together! We need your help! We are meeting at the Chapter office this Thursday, Jan. 18 @ 4:30 PM. The Palmdale School District is picking up the supplies on Friday, Jan 26, at 10 am.   STUFFING PARTY FOR 300 SETS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES…

Our Gift Giving Program was a success! We purchased, wrapped and delivered 388 gifts to the children in foster care for Department of Children and Family Services. Sharon Kindig, Gaylin Schmitz and Gina Sylvies were the leads on this program. Thanks to them for all the hard work of shopping!    

Assistance League Antelope Valley purchased riding helmets for children with disabilities to use when riding on horseback with The Painted Turtle. Featured image above: Dondra Arcidiacono’s granddaughter, Victoria, helping with the horses. Clockwise, below: Assistance League volunteers deliver the riding helmets for the kids at the Painted Turtle: Judy Cruz’s daughter, Jessica, Fay Harrison-Bergier, Dondra Arcidiacono and Dondra’s granddaughter Victoria; not pictured is Judy Cruz; and, Dondra Arcidiacono’s granddaughter helping with the horses and wearing one of our riding helmets that we purchased.…

Special thanks to Progression Drywall Corp. for serving as a gold sponsor for the 50th Annual Designer Showcase coming up on Nov. 3! Progression Drywall has continued to support Assistance League for many years. Here is some info from their website: “Progression Drywall Corp. closely manages and supervises projects to achieve the highest quality, production and safety from start to finish.” If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, or would like to order your Designer Showcase tickets: Click Here