Assistance League of Diablo Valley Seeks Additional Corporate Partners

Assistance League of Diablo Valley is a nonprofit, member volunteer organization dedicated to improving lives in our community through hands-on programs.  Established in 1967, with eight philanthropic programs and two auxiliaries today, the organization continually puts “Caring and Commitment into Action” by reaching out to people of all age groups in the Contra Costa community who are vulnerable.  The chapter’s primary fundraiser, Assistance League Wayside Inn Thrift Shop, is located in Lafayette.  Another funding source comes from its Corporate Partners Program which enlists hands-on and financial help from the business and corporate communities.

Corporate Partners Committee Co-Chairman Lesley Salo has recently reported that since 2006, more than 21 companies, as well as various community and elected officials, have participated, with many repeating each year.  Consequently, our Corporate Partners Program has benefited from the efforts of 484 employee volunteers who have amassed 1,450 service hours and have donated $110,000 in grants and donations.  The include (in no particular order) Macerich-Broadway Plaza, Target, Starbucks, Shell Oil, Humana, Fehr and Peers, Office Max, Chevron, Wells Fargo, Kohl’s, AAA, PMI, Golden Eagle Insurance, Safeco Insurance, Chubb Insurance, California State Employee Insurance, Administaff, Dow Chemical, Nordstrom, United Way, Supervisor Susan Bonilla and staff including reporter from Contra Costa Times, Supervisor Karen Michoff, Sheriff Roof and Deputies, and Mt. Diablo Unified School District Board of Trustees.

Due to a challenging economy and a growing client base, Assistance League of Diablo Valley is seeking additional businesses and corporations to join our list of corporate partners.  Working in our thrift shop and food box assemblage are two of several hands-on opportunities.

Assistance League of Diablo Valley takes pride in its 76% return to the community in 2013-2014.  With your help, we hope to match, if not better, that amount.  To learn more about our Corporate Partners Program, please visit our website: diablovalley.assistanceleage.org., or phone 925-934-0901 and ask for Lesley Salo or Linda Mercer, Corporate Partners Committee Co-Chairmen.