Members in Action
Dr. Seuss Reading Days, March 2020
Our members are always engaged in 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 […]
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 […]
Read MoreGym Clothes for Haggard Students, September 2019
Assistance League of Greater Collin County had the opportunity to deliver 35 sets of gym clothes to Haggard Middle School. Mike Presbitero, a member of our Advisory Council, heard of the need and gathered resources to make it happen. The counselors were very happy to receive the clothing! Just that morning a parent called asking […]
Read MoreChildren’s Medical Center Delivery, May 2019
Our Crafts for a Cause group made a delivery to Children’s Medical Center Plano. The hospital was very appreciative of the handmade blankets (47) and loveys (30), and decorated ball caps (100) that were provided; 760 member hours were spent on this project. The hospital uses these items daily. Assistance League Greater Collin County has […]
Read MoreDr. Seuss Day, March 2019
Assistance League Greater Collin County capped off a great week of literacy programs with our annual Dr. Seuss Reading Day! We visited two local elementary schools and read to nearly 200 first grade students. This event is so much fun and so fulfilling, for the students, the school staff members, and of course, for us! […]
Read More