Assistance League Greater Collin County

Volunteers transforming lives through community programs since 1998

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Shop and Support Assistance League, November 2016

Tis the season… of lots of shopping and you can support Assistance League of Greater Collin County at the same time. When shopping online, use Smile Amazon instead of Amazon. It’s the exact same thing and your account login is the same, however, by using Smile Amazon a percentage of your purchases go to your charity […]

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National Volunteer Week, October 2016

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Texas Health Resources hosted a dinner at Gleneagles Country Club. Seven members of the Pass the Word team attended. A lovely dinner was enjoyed by all as well as a safety update presented by Josh Floren, President of Texas Health Presbyterian Plano.  He encouraged volunteers to advise hospital staff of any […]

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Pass the Word

Members provide and distribute new magazines to patients’ rooms and around the waiting room areas at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.  We also support the Behavioral Health unit and the moms who are on long-term bed rest by providing adult coloring books, color pencils/crayons, journals, puzzles/pencils and other creative diversions. Pass the Word has been […]

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Wee Memories

Members prepare bereavement memory boxes for Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Plano and Allen.  These boxes are presented to parents whose babies have died at or shortly after birth. This program provides a bright light during a very dark time for families who have lost their little ones. Jeanne Kelley, chapter member, shares her experience: […]

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Operation School Bell®

This is our signature program!  Elementary children in need at five school districts within Collin County are supported in the areas of clothing, health, supplies, literacy and hunger.  Kids are given the confidence they need to succeed. Testamonial:  “What happened there, that day, will remain with me for the rest of my life.”  Jackie Pham […]

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