LAMORINDA WEEKLY | Assistance League of Diablo Valley Receives Proclamation of Achievement from Board of Supervisors


Assistance League of Diablo Valley President Lesley Salo receives Proclamation of Achievement from Contra Costa County Supervisor Karen Mitchoff much to the delight of Vice President Philanthropic Programs Susan Angle, as well as Supervisors Federal D. Glover, Diane Burgis, Candace Anderson and John M. Gioia.

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year, Assistance League of Diablo Valley is a nonprofit, member volunteer organization dedicated to improving lives in our community through hands-on programs. To that end, on May 2, the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors awarded Assistance League of Diablo Valley a framed Certificate of Proclamation that specified the organization's philanthropic programs. Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff read the names of the programs aloud to emphasize their support of infants, children, families, adults and seniors alike.

Assistance League of Diablo Valley President Lesley Salo said that that all programs are needs-based and operate on a spartan budget, which accounts for Operation School Bell's ability to provide new clothing and shoes for 4,500 schoolchildren in 2016-2017. Likewise, Scholarships will award $170,000 in support of high school and college students, foster youth and adults at the May regular meeting. Salo added that several of the chapter's philanthropic programs address children's literacy, while its TeleCare program reaches out to the homebound.

Supervisor Mitchoff concluded the presentation by encouraging members of the community to shop at the organization's primary fundraiser, Assistance League Way Side Inn Thrift Shop, located at 3521 Golden Gate Way, in Lafayette, where they will find wonderful bargains while supporting the chapter's programs.

To learn more about Assistance League of Diablo Valley and its primary fundraiser, the Way Side Inn Thrift Shop, please visit this website:diablovalley.assistanceleague.org.