Philanthropic Programs

Operation School Bell®

Students, grades pre-K – 12, can shop at designated JCPenney stores.  They select their clothing based on individual needs and circumstances.  All receive a personal hygiene kit.  Their smiles as they leave the store are as big as their bags!

Operation Cinderella

Provides high school seniors in need with everything necessary, from formal dresses to tux rental gift certificates, for a positive prom experience.

Operation Support Our Schools

Provides various support services to at-risk students on nineteen campuses and two school clusters in the Clear Creek and Dickinson Independent School Districts.

Assembles and delivers Snack Attack Packs to Deer Park, La Porte, and Texas City ISDs to distribute to students faced with food insufficiencies.

Assault Survivor Kit 2020-2021 Success

Assault Survivor Kits®

Provides clothing and hygiene kits for victims of domestic and sexual assaults whose clothing has been retained by law enforcement as evidence.

Ready for Work

Provides men and women identified by the Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Family Houston Bay Area, Family Promise of Clear Creek, and Workforce Solutions – Clear Lake with interview and job-appropriate clothing.

Community Outreach Tornado Victims

Community Outreach

Provides opportunities to meet one-time or emergency needs in the service area.

2022-2023 Statistics

$1,187

million dollars returned to our community

$455.0

thousand dollars accrued from resource development initiatives

37,316

thousand hours volunteered

News & Events

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Assistance League of the Bay Area Presents to the Rotary Club of La Porte

Chapter representatives attended the Rotary Club of La Porte’s April meeting to discuss Assistance League® of the Bay Area. The chapter proudly supports La Porte ISD through three philanthropic programs – Operation Cinderella, Operation School Bell® , and Snack Attack Packs. Rotary President Mason Peres, left, thanks Rebecca Saavedra, center, and Brooks Cima, right, for […]

Marketing Committee Experiences Significant Changes During 30 Year History

The Marketing Committee, previously known as Public Relations, has undergone significant changes over time. Initially, it only consisted of a printed newsletter sent to members’ homes to keep them informed. As email communication emerged, the Monday Morning update became an internal communication channel for the committee. However, distribution list limitations meant only 40 recipients could […]

Clear Lake Lunar Rendezvous Festival Gifts Chapter $3,500

Assistance League® of the Bay Area is honored to be a $3,500 recipient of the Clear Lake Lunar Rendezvous Festival’s Distribution of Funds. Nonprofits like ours receive funds from the festival proceeds as the organization gives back through scholarships, service, and support. Pictured left to right: Rebecca Saavedra, chapter President, Terri Dieste, Advisory Board Chairman […]

Grants & Foundations Has Grown Exponentially Throughout the Chapter’s 30 Year History

Imagine a group of passionate individuals who comprise the Grants & Foundations Committee. Their primary goal is to seek support and ensure the chapter accomplishes its #transforminglives and #strengtheningcommunity mission. They achieve this by presenting proposals and using their determination to knock on doors, make calls, and reach out to as many potential donors as […]

Just a Pretty Table: An Ode to Joy Celebrates Table Designer Talents and Offers a Tribute to Joy Smitherman

After months of meticulous planning, Just a Pretty Table: An Ode to Joy became a reality on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at La Porte’s Sylvan Beach Pavilion. Talented designers, including current and former members and community supporters, crafted an impressive array of 35 captivating tables. The record-breaking crowd marveled at these exquisite designs before sharing […]

Assistance League Member Ann Hammond One of Three 2024 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

Ann Hammond, one of three 2024 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, was honored Wednesday evening, April 17th, at the Texas Governor’s Mansion. Presented by the OneStar Foundation, Ann was congratulated by First Lady Cecilia Abbott and presented her award and a proclamation. OneStar’s President shared the following with the audience about Ann Hammond’s years of […]

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Assistance League of the Bay Area Presents to the Rotary Club of La Porte

Chapter representatives attended the Rotary Club of La Porte’s April meeting to discuss Assistance League® of the Bay Area. The chapter proudly supports La Porte ISD through three philanthropic programs – Operation Cinderella, Operation School Bell® , and Snack Attack Packs. Rotary President Mason Peres, left, thanks Rebecca Saavedra, center, and Brooks Cima, right, for […]

Marketing Committee Experiences Significant Changes During 30 Year History

The Marketing Committee, previously known as Public Relations, has undergone significant changes over time. Initially, it only consisted of a printed newsletter sent to members’ homes to keep them informed. As email communication emerged, the Monday Morning update became an internal communication channel for the committee. However, distribution list limitations meant only 40 recipients could […]

Clear Lake Lunar Rendezvous Festival Gifts Chapter $3,500

Assistance League® of the Bay Area is honored to be a $3,500 recipient of the Clear Lake Lunar Rendezvous Festival’s Distribution of Funds. Nonprofits like ours receive funds from the festival proceeds as the organization gives back through scholarships, service, and support. Pictured left to right: Rebecca Saavedra, chapter President, Terri Dieste, Advisory Board Chairman […]

Grants & Foundations Has Grown Exponentially Throughout the Chapter’s 30 Year History

Imagine a group of passionate individuals who comprise the Grants & Foundations Committee. Their primary goal is to seek support and ensure the chapter accomplishes its #transforminglives and #strengtheningcommunity mission. They achieve this by presenting proposals and using their determination to knock on doors, make calls, and reach out to as many potential donors as […]

Just a Pretty Table: An Ode to Joy Celebrates Table Designer Talents and Offers a Tribute to Joy Smitherman

After months of meticulous planning, Just a Pretty Table: An Ode to Joy became a reality on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at La Porte’s Sylvan Beach Pavilion. Talented designers, including current and former members and community supporters, crafted an impressive array of 35 captivating tables. The record-breaking crowd marveled at these exquisite designs before sharing […]

Assistance League Member Ann Hammond One of Three 2024 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

Ann Hammond, one of three 2024 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, was honored Wednesday evening, April 17th, at the Texas Governor’s Mansion. Presented by the OneStar Foundation, Ann was congratulated by First Lady Cecilia Abbott and presented her award and a proclamation. OneStar’s President shared the following with the audience about Ann Hammond’s years of […]

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