Sixteen members of the Assistance League of Greeley sorted the latest shipment of school uniforms for delivery to 5 Greeley-Evans elementary schools. The shipment consisted of 498 boxes comprised of 6,720 pair of pants and 7,848 polo shirts. The boxes were sorted and ready for delivery in 45 minutes. The total monetary value of the shipment is $67,540. Schools receiving the uniforms include Maplewood, East Memorial/Bella Romero, Madison, Martinez and Centennial Elementary.
The Assistance League of Greeley supports five philanthropic programs including Operation School Bell which handles the uniform program. The programs include:
• File of Life®: medical history profile in wallet size
• Single Parent Scholarships: recipients attend UNC or Aims Community College
• Assault Survivor Kits®
• Warm Up Weld County: distribution of blankets
All funds raised by ALG remain in the Greeley/Weld County area. For additional information visit the Assistance League website at algreeley.org or contact the Bargain Box Thrift Store by phone at 970-353-2226 or email algreeley@babox.org/.
The Assistance League of Greeley installed new officers and executive board members at the May membership meeting. l-r, front: Joan Ingmanson, president- elect; Rita Burger, treasurer; Marjie Reed, president; Karon Kendrick, secretary; back: Carol Lantz, resource development chair; Ann VanMatre, pr/marketing chair; Vicki Sanderson, finance chair; Pam Neville, philanthropic chair; not shown: Missi Harrison, membership chair.