Assistance League of Amador Valley

08/09/2026

It truly takes a village to make a difference.

Last week, 17 dedicated members of Assistance League® of Amador Valley came together to begin planning this year’s Operation School Bell.®
Our signature program that provides new school clothing, shoes, and books to more than 500 students in the Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore school districts.
From planners and event captains to volunteer schedulers and cashiers, many important roles were filled as we prepare for another successful year. Together, we’re helping local students start the school year with confidence, ready to learn, grow, and succeed.

08/07/2026

Thank You to Our Local Business Partners

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the following local businesses for their generous support of Assistance League®️ of Amador Valley. Their commitment to our community helps make our philanthropic programs possible. Because of their partnership, we can continue serving children and families in need throughout the Tri-Valley area. We could not do this important work without them.

08/06/2026

Thank you, Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance, for your generous $3,000 grant to Assistance League®️of Amador Valley! This support will help provide clothing, shoes, a book, and a hygiene kit to more than 500 local K-8 students identified by schools and social workers. We are grateful for partners who help us make a difference in the lives of children in our community.

07/16/2026

Great Leaders
Great People
Great Impact

Pam and Lynn have dedicated more than 15 years combined to Assistance League®, each bringing unique talents, compassionate leadership, and an unwavering commitment to serving their community. Their story began with a chance meeting on BART while traveling to a play in San Francisco. The connection was immediate. As they talked, they quickly discovered a shared passion for helping others and a common connection through Assistance League®. What started as a conversation became a lasting friendship and partnership, united by a mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve.

Interested in learning more? Visit: https://assistanceleague.org/amador-valley/

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07/04/2026

06/23/2026

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FOR 2026

Assistance League® of Amador Valley is pleased to announce that it has awarded eight scholarships this year to deserving students from schools throughout the Tri-Valley area.

The Tri-Valley Community Scholarship — $2,000
Josue Bonilla, Village High School
Logan Farmer, Village High School
Briahna Silvestre Carrasco, Del Valle High School
Sebastian Martinez, Las Positas College

The Assistance League® of Amador Valley Scholarship — $5,000
Joaquin Harder, Foothill High School
Kaushik Chandolu, Dublin High School
Jack Badger, Granada High School
Isabel Roy, Livermore High School

Assistance League® of Amador Valley congratulates each scholarship recipient and wishes them continued success as they pursue their future educational and career goals.

Many thanks to Marsha Reid, Chairman; Vicki Gordillo, Vice Chairman; and the Scholarship Committee for their dedication and work in making this year’s scholarship awards possible.

05/29/2026

As summer approaches, our current Assistance League of Amador Valley®️ board members will be concluding their terms, and we are excited to welcome our newly elected board members into their leadership roles. We extend our gratitude to those who have served with dedication and enthusiasm, and we look forward to the fresh ideas and continued commitment our new board will bring in the coming year. We welcome Pam Neudecker, President, Tammie Candelario, Recording Secretary, and Denise Barr, Treasurer. Continued Board positions are Tina LaDue, VP Philanthropic Programs, and Pam Cappel, VP Technology.

Special thanks to our outgoing board members, Debbie Flatt, President, Carol Baiocchi, VP Resource Development, and Paulette Callahan, Treasurer, for their dedication and service.

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 💐❤️

05/02/2026

Ada Edwards Laughlin, co-founder of Assistance League®️, served as Anne Banning’s hardworking, behind-the-scenes assistant and helped grow Assistance League into a national organization. The Ada Edwards Laughlin Award recognizes a member for longevity of service as a committee member, helper, and friend to all; sustained enthusiasm and participation in chapter programs and activities; and demonstrated a willingness to dedicate the time and commitment needed to complete assigned task. The recipient also continues to represent- and live - the values of Assistance League®️. Much like Ada, Jan can be found behind the scenes doing whatever needs to be done.

This year’s recipient of the 2026 Ada Edwards Laughlin Award is Jan Woods. Jan is a hardworking, can-do team player who has served our chapter for many years. She has supported the chapter superbly by stepping into multiple roles and making a significant impact on our fundraising efforts- most notably by securing gift card donations from many local businesses for our annual Crab Feed Balloon Pop.

Jan has been a member of Assistance League®️ of Amador Valley for 8 years and has participated in a variety of chapter programs, including Operation School Bell®️, Clothing the Children, and the Kids In Need program, working closely with the Dublin Unified School District.

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04/19/2026

April is National Volunteer Month -
Thank you to all who serve, inspire, and lift others up—today and every day.