Assistance League Diablo Valley Awards Scholarships

Lifelong Learners Rule!

Youth Members Sought For Concord Parks, Rec And Open Space Commission

Applicants must be between 12 and 21 years old and live in or attend school in Concord.

Assistance League Thrift Shop Celebrates Return of Broadway Plaza, WC

Heartfelt thanks to Broadway Plaza abound!

Assistance League Diablo Valley Thrift Shop Features a Double Header!

Tuesday, May 7 not only launches its Women’s 50% Off Sale. The bases will be loaded as it features its Sterling Silver/Silver Plate Event.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Women’s Clothing Event Approaches

FASHION LACED WITH FRUGALITY!

Assistance League Bestowed Partners in Educational Excellence Award

Education + Philanthropy = Success!

Assistance League Thrift Shop Earns Environmental Award of Excellence

Thank you, City of Lafayette, for this accolade! Assistance League Thrift Shop volunteers will seize every opportunity to merit this award.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Repurpose Decor Event Nears

This creative alternative offsets unnecessary disposal.

Save 40 Cents Per Gallon Of Gas Thursday At Circle K 'Pop-Up'

The promotion is for three hours at participating Circle K locations, including Concord.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Vintage Corner Nestles Comfortably

One or two items could transform your living space.

Will Total Solar Eclipse Be Visible From Concord? What To Know

What to expect in Concord during the solar eclipse, Monday, April 8.

Map: Restaurant BINGO Kicks Off In Concord

Visit Concord invites you to partake in a fun, culinary adventure full of great food and prizes—all month long. See a map of restaurants.

Assistance League’s Assault Survivor Kits Comfort Clients

Bags filled with daily necessities and literature evoke a new beginning.

Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Concord?

Here's what to know in Concord about the solar eclipse on April 8.

Assisteens, Diablo Valley Make Happiness Happen!

These energetic gamechangers have made a profound impact on the community!

Assistance League Diablo Valley Names its Making a Difference Awardee.

Carolina Alas Hemphill had served with distinction on the Assistance League Diabo Valley’s Advisory Council for six years.

Antioch Wrestles With Past Discrimination Against Chinese Immigrants

It's become popular local lore that Antioch was a "sundown town" and Chinese residents used tunnels to skirt the rules.

Buddhists Use Karmic Healing Against Antioch's Anti-Asian Legacy

Antioch's dark past, specifically its mistreatment of early Chinese immigrants, motivated Buddhists to undertake a pilgrimage to the city.

Vintage Corner Finds a Home at Assistance League Thrift Shop

This feature offers something for everyone!

Carondelet High Student To Be Honored At County Cesar Chavez Ceremony

Contra Costa County's Youth Hall of Fame Awards have traditionally been held as part of the county's annual César E. Chávez celebration.

Assistance League’s Fall/Winter Clearance Marches On!

The more you spend, the more you save!

PG&E Invites Bay Area Customers To Coffee Connect Event

Customers can have a one-on-one with PG&E at the event happening later this week in the East Bay.

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Everything Asian Event Enhances Life

Your donations will create space for new purchases.

High School Congressional Art Competition Open To Concord Students

The winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol and the winner will be invited to Washington D.C. for a reception.

Friends, Family Raise Memorial Funds For 22-Year-Old Oakley Man

More than $5,200 in donations have been made for funeral expenses for Andres Hernandez, "beloved son, brother and friend."

Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Western Event “Ropes 'Em In!”

Take your pick of women’s and men’s clothing, home goods and shoes.

Power Restored To 5K In Contra Costa Outage

Pacific Gas & Electric responded to a large outage Friday in parts of Concord and Martinez.

Assistance League Thrift Shop Valentine’s Day Event Has Heart!

Caring and Compassion define this event.

Assistance League’s Elementary Arts Discovery Enhances Learning.

Art chronicles life as it encourages innovation.

Assistance League Thrift Shop Vintage Event Continues at 50% Off

Save money while thrifting.

​Concord To Close Dog Parks For Annual Maintenance

Signs have been posted at the Newhall Park Paw Patch and Baldwin Park dog parks to ensure the community is aware of the planned maintenance.

Assistance League Thrift Shop Revisits Vintage

Enjoy the journey.

​Concord Funds Youth Scholarship Program With Federal Pandemic Dollars

The city received $27 million from the American Rescue Act and put some of the money toward summer recreation for underserved youth.

White Pony Express Announces Move To Concord

The Contra Costa nonprofit has been at its Pleasant Hill site since 2015 but needs a larger facility to serve more people.

Nominate Outstanding Concord Youth For County Hall Of Fame Awards

Nominees must be 12-18 years old and demonstrate exemplary behavior in one of five categories.

Hike Concord Naval Weapons Station As Part of Discover Diablo Series

This year's Discover Diablo program has 36 free excursions in some of the Bay Area's most beautiful open spaces — including in Concord.

Contra Costa Library Winter Reading Challenge: Where We Come From

This month, challenge yourself by reading about a different culture, cooking a new food, or following a new tradition.

Save Mount Diablo To Raise $1.5M For Purchase Of 98-Acre Ranch

It's the first property the nonprofit is purchasing directly from Contra Costa's Ginochio cattle ranching family, which owns 7,000 acres.

Assistance League Diablo Valley Member Volunteers “Get it Done!”

Mazlow’s “Hierarchy of Needs” includes safety, order/predictability, love, and being connected to part of a group.

Park District Recognizes Rep. DeSaulnier With Advocacy Award

The Radke Championing Advocacy Award is named for late Park District Board Member Ted Radke, who advanced state & federal support for parks.