Assistance League of Diablo Valley

Operation school bell focus area:clothing-provides new clothing for school children in need, referred to aldv by local school districts.r.e.a.d (read, enrich, achieve, discover)-volunteers (aldv members) read to second grade students and donate books to students, school classrooms and libraries.listen-listeners (aldv members) give teacher-selected 2nd grade students the opportunity to practice reading in order to improve their reading skills.elementary arts discovery-art discovery lessons presented in elementary classrooms by trained aldv members on selected artistic themes.the kids on the block-children through contra costa county learn about disabilities, cultural differences, and social problems from this international award-winning, educational support puppet program.sunshine boxes-provides shelf stable food for the weekend to identified students in selected schools in contra costa county.during the year ended may 31, 2023 aldv provided the following through operation school bell programs:- provided new clothes for 3,319 students in grades k-12 for a total of $155,905- provided 200 unhoused youth with new clothes for a cost of $23,860- purchased 243 books, valued at $1,463, for the 81 second graders who received weekly one-on-one tutoring- donated up to 500 boxes of weekend food per month to families in need, totaling $69,460- engaged 116 school children in educational art units- performed educational puppet shows to 2,085 children- read monthly to 1,000 second graders who each also received an end of the year book for a total of $16,082

Community needs focus area:community programs-allows aldv to meet a range of community needs.assault survivor kits-victims of sexual assault, whose clothing has been damaged or taken as evidence, are provided with essential clothing and hygiene supplies.baby bags-new clothing and supplies are provided to babies of mothers determined to be in need or at risk by contra costa county social services.food boxes-groceries are provided to calworks families who have run out of food at month-end.on my way kits-provide necessary living supplies for foster youth transitioning from standard foster care to supported independence or emancipation.receiving center backpacks-backpacks with emergency clothing and other supplies are provided to children waiting for placement in the foster care system.senior year sponsorships-funds for senior year activities are provided to graduating foster youth.show on the road-this program is a traveling troupe of volunteer performers who visit senior board and care facilities throughout contra costa county to provide innovative musical entertainment for the residents.telecare-daily reassurance calls are made to homebound clients. Gifts and holiday parties are provided annually.outreach-provides a flexible, rapid response strategy that addresses specific community needs and on a one-time basis.during the year ended may 31, 2022 aldv provided the following through community needs programs:- donated $21,517 of food for 300 families on calworks- made over 5,300 reassurance phone calls to homebound clients- supplied emergency clothing to 180 survivors of assault for a cost of $11,295 (including a $3,494 donation from assisteens)- provided backpacks with emergency supplies for 240 foster children and teens in crisis for a cost of $14,277- awarded $8,849 to 20 foster youth through high school senior year sponsorships- assembled 702 baby bags for infants at risk of developmental delays for a cost of $23,836- provided $557 of new infant clothing and maternity clothing for teen moms through crossroads high school- provided 36 duffel bags for foster youth attaining independence in june 2022, at a cost of $8,916

Scholarships focus area:community college-scholarships for community college students transferring to a four-year college or university.foster youth-scholarships for foster youth.high school-scholarships for high school seniors.specially funded-scholarships for specific, specially funded purposes by external donations.teacher support-teacher support helps teachers to enhance the learning experience for their students.during the year ended may 31, 2023, aldv awarded $252,500 in scholarships to 69 young adults through their scholarships programs. During the year ended may 31, 2023, the assisteens auxiliary, hosted two holiday parties for total of 123 disadvantaged children, assembled 150 snack packs for children and teens in crisis, sent cards to homebound seniors, labeled 800 books for schoolchildren, provided 165 hygiene kits for unhoused youth and made decorations for a local senior care facility. Assisteens assisted in multiple areas at our thrift shop, shopped for clothing for unhoused youth, assembled boxes for chapter's weekend food program and provided 60 warmth packs with warm clothing to unhoused and at-risk youth.assistance League thrift shop at the way side inn, located at 3521 golden gate way in lafayette, support kids, direct mail fundraiser, grants gofundme, restaurant partnerships and donations support our 16 philanthropic programs in contra costa county.