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Message Volume 2| Issue 7February Black History Month Stretch and Serve February 8, 2024N E W S L E T T E RMarch’25

Prom Day- Volunteer Members Sign Ups Open NowSign Up Here!Wheels with Operation School BellFriday, March 14th and 28th8:00AM - 1:00PMWomen’s History Month Sip and ServeThursday, March 20th6:00PM - 8:00PMSign Up Here!Assist children in need through our mobileshopping program at their school site!

This February, YPG members gathered to celebrate Black History Month at our Stretch andServe event. Guests participated in a yoga session honoring the strength and resilience of Blackhistory, highlighting renowned architect Paul Williams, who designed our original Chapter House.Afterward, attendees volunteered for the League’s Wildfire Relief and Prom Day projects,organizing clothes donated by Threads of Hope, an Australian non-profit. We also connectedover light bites, thanks to our food sponsor, YPG member Danielle Darden. In the spirit ofservice, attendees donated books by Black authors for our "Blast Off with Books" campaign,which helps build at-home libraries for children affected by wildfires.Lastly YPG members Briana Mitchel, Danielle Darden, David Meyer, J’Net Nguyen and ShannonReider attended our Family Day of Service: Blast Off with Books and helped make bookmarksand made “Date with a Book” gift sets for our Prom Day attendees.Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed. Your generosity continues to make ameaningful difference in the lives of children in Los Angeles. Let’s carry this momentum forwardin our mission of service and support throughout the year!

For February, we would like to highlight our long-time member,Kelly Christopher. Kelly has been a dedicated partner ofAssistance League of Los Angeles through both her professionaland personal community involvement.For many years, her employer, Kilpatrick Townsend, hassupported our Family Day of Service events by providingvolunteers and new books. As a NASA ambassador, Kelly has alsoworked with NASA to donate space themed items for ourstudents’ backpacks.This year, Kelly generously sponsored one of our weekdaySTEAM Read-Along for our preschool learning center. Shesponsored the read along for Technology. She read “Robots,Robots Everywhere,” where she shared the importance oftechnology in space. The event concluded with an interactiveactivity, where preschoolers created their own robots andbrainstormed ideas for robots that could help them in their dailylives. We are grateful for Kelly’s continued support andcommitment to our mission!YPG Leadership TeamMegan Events ChairDanielleCorporate and CommunityEngagement ChairBrianaMembershipChair SamaraMembership CommitteePalomaGroupAdministratorYPG is excited to create a new member benefit event for the summer! Last year, wehosted a headshot and LinkedIn workshop designed to help our members elevate theirLinked In profiles and provide a professional photo for business and networkingpurposes.This year, we want to hear from you! What would you like to see as a member benefitevent? Whether it's professional development, self-improvement, artistic, or just a funactivity, we want to tailor it to your interests. Please email Paloma with any ideas orrecommendations.#InMyPhilanthropistEraInterested in supporting any of the Committees? Reach out to Paloma at ppozos@assistanceleaguela.orgYours In Philanthropy,

Thank you to all YPG donors for their support so far this year:Briana Mitchel Danielle Darden Lindsay Fishkin Megan Smith Shannon ReiderThank you to all YPG workplace donors for their support so far this year:Brianna Alonzo Briana Mitchel David Meyer Lora Sester Walter BarbaryPersonal DonationOur goal is 100% participation—no donation is too small. While our suggested donation is $15,even $5 can make a significant difference in a child's life.Workplace Giving & Matching Donations:Many employers offer workplace giving programs or match their employees' charitablecontributions, doubling or even tripling the impact of your gift. Check with your HRdepartment to see if your employer participates in a matching gift program. It’s an easy wayto maximize your generosity and make a bigger difference in the lives of the children weserve.We invite the Young Professionals Group to join us in uplifting the next generation. With yourtax-deductible donation, you directly support the League’s life-changing programs.Donate Here!Reid Osherow, Development & Corporate Engagement Associaterosherow@assistanceleaguela.org323-799-4169

July 24August 24September 24MEMBERSHIP YEAR CALENDARSaturday, 9/7/24: Stretch and ServeSaturday, 9/14/24: Foster Childrens ResourceCenter Volunteer Day Thursday, 9/19/24: Hispanic Heritage MonthSip and Serve Thursday, 8/22/24: End of Summer MixerSaturday, 8/24/24: The Really Big Shoe -volunteer opportunitySaturday, 7/27/24: FDS- School Supplies forSuccessJanuary 25 February 25 March 25Wednesday, 1/1/25: Start of ProratedMembership duesSaturday, 1/16/25:CANCELEDYPG Open House Sip and Serve Tuesday, 2/11/25: NewCommunity Giveback Event @IKEASaturday, 2/8/25: RESCHEDULEDBlack History Month Stretch and Serve Saturday, 2/22/25: FDS- Blast Off with Books 2/24/25 thru 2/28/25: Preschool Learning Center VolunteerDay Saturday, 3/14 and 3/28: Wheels for OSBThursday, 3/20/25: Women’s History MonthSip and ServeOctober 24November 24December 24Saturday, 10/5/24: Hispanic Heritage MonthStretch and ServeFriday, 10/18/24: Chapter House New Member TourSaturday, 11/16/24:FDS - Sweet Dreams andCozy Nights Thursday, 11/21/24: Sip and ServeEvery Sunday: Theater for ChildrenVolunteer DayFriday, 12/6/24: Operation School Bell onWheels Volunteer Day Thursday, 12/19/24: Holiday Karaoke- Members Social Day PartyTuesday, 12/31/24: End of Full MembershipDuesApril 25 May 25 June 25Tuesday, 4/1/25: Collection of New Year Dues Saturday, 4/5/25: Stretch and Serve Friday, 4/25/25: New Member Tour Wednesday, 4/30/25: End of Prorated MembershipDues Thursday, 5/15/25: Asian American PacificIslander Sip and ServeSaturday, 6/7/25: First Impressions Matter -Headshot Mixer Thursday, 6/19/25:LGBTQIA+ Sip and ServeYPG Events Member Benefit Events All League Events

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