News and Events

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: Sept. 10

Guys and gals, get ready to rock those red high heels! The 3rd Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event is a walk for wellness that helps to raise awareness and continue the conversation about all types of violence as a community health issue in the Antelope Valley. This walk promotes collaboration, provides resources to victims and helps benefit the Forensic Services Unit at Antelope Valley Hospital. Here’s a message from Mary Reina, director of the Forensic Services Unit: If you…

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Thrift Shoppe Officially Closed

It’s official: The Twice Is Nice Thrift Shoppe has closed. We owe many “thank you’s” to all who were involved in making the Thrift Shoppe possible as a fundraiser for Assistance League Antelope Valley. To all of you — employees, volunteers, donors, customers — we extend our sincere thanks.

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Meet the 2016 Board of Directors

Congratulations to all of our board members who are serving on the 2016-17 board of directors! From left: Denise German, Treasurer; Rose Rockey, VP Membership (in front of Rose is her granddaughter Raegan); Sandra Murphy, VP Facilities; Mary Courtney, VP Resource Development; Secretary, Dondra Arcidiacono; 1st VP Strategic Planning, Fay Harrison-Bergier; and our new President Cei Kratz.

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Free Senior Care Seminar

State Sen. Sharon Runner and Assemblyman Tom Lackey together are offering a free senior care seminar this Saturday at the City of Hope – Antelope Valley. Seniors, their families and caregivers are all welcome to attend this free seminar featuring experts who will discuss questions or concerns about a variety of topics, including medical issues, housing, home safety, in-home care, financial assistance and pharmaceutical needs. Experts will also discuss how to identify behavioral changes and determine when help is needed…

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Celebrating ALAV’s Support of AV Children

A pair of special presentations were made to ALAV at our meeting earlier this week, both recognizing the organization’s support of local children in need. The first presentation came from Rachel Telles of the Department of Children and Family Services, who presented a plaque of commendation to Valerie Copeland, ALAV’s vice president of philanthropic programs, in recognition of ALAV’s purchase of 201 gifts for foster care children ages 12 and under as part of the Foster Youth Holiday event. The…

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