Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific

06/23/2026

🎒 𝔽ℝ𝔼𝔼 𝔹𝕒𝕔𝕜-𝕥𝕠-𝕊𝕔𝕙𝕠𝕠𝕝 𝔹𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕡𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕤 & 𝕊𝕦𝕡𝕡𝕝𝕚𝕖𝕤! 🎒

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘳𝘮𝘺, 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘰𝘺𝘰𝘵𝘢/𝘓𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘴, 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘙𝘌𝘌 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦, 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘯, 𝘈𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴.

📍 Location: Lum’s Toyota
📅 Date: Friday, July 17
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙗𝙮 𝙅𝙪𝙡𝙮 13.

There are only 100 backpacks available, and they will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is encouraged!

Please help spread the word to families who may benefit from this opportunity. Every child deserves to start the school year feeling prepared, confident, and supported. 💙

06/10/2026

Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific is proud to award $26,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors from Clatsop and Pacific County high schools.

Through Operation Scholarships, we help students pursue education and career training beyond high school by providing financial support for community colleges and trade schools. These scholarships help remove financial barriers and create opportunities for bright futures.

We are honored to invest in these outstanding students and celebrate their hard work, determination, and dreams for the future. Your communities are cheering you on as you take this next exciting step!

Pictured: Katelyn Barendse, Brayden Wintersteen and Mulu Starr Hollow from Astoria High School

05/29/2026

So honored! Thank you Clatsop Small Business Development Center and CEDR!

CEDR Award Winner
Community Supporter- Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific

The recipient of this year’s Community Supporter Award, Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific, has demonstrated what it truly means to invest in the future of our region. Through Operation School Bell and a wide range of youth programs, this all-volunteer organization serves nearly 1,000 students each year across every public school district in Clatsop County and the Naselle School District in Washington. By providing clothing, school support, scholarships, athletic gear, foster care duffel bags, and access to arts and cultural experiences, they ensure that no child is left behind because of financial hardship.

What makes their impact even more remarkable is the depth of their commitment to community. Each year, they award scholarships to local graduating seniors and Clatsop Community College students pursuing careers in trades, healthcare, maritime industries, and other essential professions that keep our local economy strong. Over the past two years, they have also brought nearly 900 sixth-grade students to live performances at the Liberty Theater, creating enriching experiences that build creativity, confidence, and connection. Led by more than 100 dedicated volunteers, this organization delivers extraordinary impact with compassion, efficiency, and heart. Tonight, we are proud to recognize Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific as the recipient of the Community Supporter Award.

05/26/2026

Huge congratulations to all of the incredible winners of the 2026 Clatsop Small Business Development Center and CEDR Awards!

We are especially proud to celebrate our Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber members who were recognized for their outstanding dedication and hard work:

Business Leader of the Year, North County - Dwayne Smallwood, Bridge & Tunnel Bottleshop & Taproom
Community Supporter - Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific
Exceptional Customer Service - J & S Appliance & Home Furnishings
Innovation, Guest Experience - Astoria Underground Tours
Community Impact, Large Organization - Jennifer Crockett, Liberty Theatre Astoria
Economic Impact, Large Business - Columbia Memorial Hospital

Our community and local economy are made extra special because of your endless contributions! Thank you for everything you do to make Clatsop County a fantastic place to live and work!

05/26/2026

Truly honored to be recognized by Clatsop Economic Development Resources as the recipient of the Community Supporter Award.

We’re grateful to be part of a community that believes in lifting each other up, supporting local families, and investing in the future of the North Coast. Thank you to everyone who makes this work possible. 🤍

05/18/2026

✨ What an unforgettable day. ✨

Our 17th annual Home & Chef Tour was everything we dreamed of and so much more — and it's all because of YOU.

From the breathtaking homes generously opened by our incredible hosts, to the extraordinary bites crafted by our talented chefs, every moment was a reminder of what this community can do when it comes together.

100% of proceeds go directly to supporting our programs - including Operation School Bell® - for children in Clatsop and Pacific Counties.

Thank you to every ticket holder, volunteer, business partner, homeowner, chef and florist who made this possible. You are the heart of Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific 🤍

05/14/2026

We are honored to present Sean Whittaker with the National Operation School Bell Award. 💙

This award recognizes community members whose financial support, in-kind donations, or service have made a direct, powerful, and positive impact on Operation School Bell — and Sean exemplifies that spirit of giving.

Sean, a talented chef at Finn’s and owner of Pacific North Catering, has generously shared his time and talents as a featured chef for the Home & Chef Tour multiple times, including this year’s event. His support helps us continue providing new school clothes to children in Clatsop and Pacific Counties.

Thank you, Sean, for your generosity, community spirit, and continued partnership. We are truly grateful! ✨

05/12/2026

What an honor! 🤍 After being interviewed by the incredible student grantmakers at Seaside Middle School, Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific was selected to receive a $4,000 grant in support of our mission.

Through the Schnitzer Cares Grantmakers program, students learn firsthand how to identify community needs, fundraise, interview local organizations, and give back in meaningful ways — with Schnitzer Cares generously matching their fundraising efforts 10x.

We are so grateful to these thoughtful, community-minded students and to Schnitzer Cares for investing in programs that make a difference for children and families in our region. Thank you for helping us continue our mission of supporting kids in Clatsop and Pacific Counties. 💙

05/08/2026

Last Chance 🚨 Tickets are available online, including the day of the tour!

The Assistance League Home & Chef Tour is Saturday—this is your final opportunity to grab your ticket.

Don’t miss the homes, the chefs, and the impact on children in Clatsop and Pacific Counties.

Purchase tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-home-and-chef-tour