Author: Sue McCormick
Vera Bradley Fundraiser, December 2019
Shopping always attracts our members to an event, especially in time for Christmas giving! What a fun evening with friends and family who came to shop and support our philanthropic programs. We wish to thank the manager and staff at Vera Bradley for making our event successful and for the donation of a rolling duffle […]
Read MoreHalf Shells Fundraising Event, November 2019
We love to eat out with family and friends, and Half Shells Restaurant located at the Shops at Legacy in Plano is always willing to host our event! Once again they have selected Assistance League of Greater Collin County as part of the restaurant’s “First Tuesday” charity efforts. The food is delicious and the service […]
Read MoreDr. Seuss Reading Days, March 2020
Our annual Dr. Seuss Reading Day! We dress up in our finest Dr. Seuss costumes and read to children in first grade classrooms. This year we were able to sponsor four elementary schools in Wylie, Prosper, McKinney, and Plano. Each child was given a Dr. Seuss book to keep and each school library received a […]
Read MoreStockings for Seniors, December 2019
Assistance League members visited Spring Creek Assisted Living Center to bring holiday cheer to its residents. Members filled 32 stockings with more goodies than you can imagine. Residents were “over the moon with enthusiasm.” Assistance League members’ grandchildren sang Christmas carols. It was a day of smiles all around.
Read MorePass the Word Program, January 2020
Our Pass the Word program provides current magazines to patients at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, a Level II trauma center with over 360 patient beds in three towers of the hospital. Twice a week, these ladies distribute current magazines and puzzle books to patients and families and to nine waiting areas. Our membership also […]
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